OM System
OM-1
First OM System flagship with cross-type AF and 50fps burst.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
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 priceReleased Jul 2019
OM-1 is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1
Wins
Tough TG-6
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOM-1 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- AOM-1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AOM-1 has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 12 MP)
- AOM-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOM-1
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Tough TG-6
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
OM-1 is 1mm wider, 1mm taller, and 1mm thicker than Tough TG-6.
OM-1 is 19 g heavier than Tough TG-6.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 · 72mm Tough TG-6
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Tough TG-6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Tough TG-6: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
OM-1
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -7 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-1 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only OM-1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only Tough TG-6 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
580 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-1
Pros
- ✓50fps burst
- ✓Great weather sealing
- ✓Computational modes
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by OM-1 II
- –Smaller than FF
Tough TG-6
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, OM-1 or Tough TG-6?
OM-1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Tough TG-6 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 and Tough TG-6?
OM-1 is 20.4 MP and Tough TG-6 is 12 MP, so the OM-1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 and Tough TG-6 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 or the Tough TG-6?
OM-1 reaches 120 fps electronic. Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 and Tough TG-6?
OM-1 weighs 599 g and Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g, so the Tough TG-6 is 19 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 and Tough TG-6 record 4K video?
OM-1: 4K up to 60p. Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-1 and Tough TG-6 weather sealed?
OM-1: Yes. Tough TG-6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 and 640 shots for the Tough TG-6, giving the Tough TG-6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 launched at $2,199 and Tough TG-6 at $449. The Tough TG-6 is $1,750 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.