OM System
Tough TG-6
Olympus-era rugged waterproof compact with 12MP BSI sensor, f/2.0 4x zoom, 4K30 video, 1cm macro, 15m waterproof, and TruePic VIII — predecessor to TG-7.
$449
Launch priceAffiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
11 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
580 g
Battery
640 shots
Where to buy the OM System Tough TG-6
Check today's availability, latest prices, bundle deals, and certified refurbished options at the major authorized retailers:
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Sensor size
OM System Tough TG-6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
134 × 91 × 72 mm · 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair- · 11fps burst — solid for most action
- · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
LimitedTravel
Fair- · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Fair- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ 15m waterproof + 2.1m shockproof
- ✓ f/2.0 25-100mm equivalent zoom
- ✓ 1cm Variable Macro System
- ✓ 4K30 + 1080p120 slow-mo
- ✓ Built-in GPS + fisheye converter support
Cons
- – 1/2.3-inch small sensor
- – Superseded by TG-7 (no USB-C)
- – Fixed non-touch LCD
- – Micro USB 2.0 only
Ready to buy the OM System Tough TG-6?
Compare live prices, bundles, and availability at trusted retailers.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Explore related cameras
Continue from OM System Tough TG-6 into comparisons and alternatives.
Popular comparisons
Existing matchups that include this camera.
Similar cameras
Comparable bodies by sensor class or camera category.
More from OM System
Same-brand alternatives in the database.
- OM System OM-1 II$2,399Compare
- OM System OM-1$2,199Compare
- OM System OM-5 Mark II$1,299Compare
- OM System OM-3$1,699Compare
Full specifications
Verified specs · OM System Tough TG-6