OM System
OM-3
Retro-styled MFT body with modern AF and creator-friendly design.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
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-3 is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
OM-3
Wins
Tough TG-6
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-3 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOM-3 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BTough TG-6 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AOM-3 has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 12 MP)
- AOM-3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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OM-3
139 × 89 × 46 mm
413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 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-3 is 2mm shorter and 26mm thinner than Tough TG-6 but it is also 5mm wider.
OM-3 is 167 g lighter than Tough TG-6.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm OM-3 · 72mm Tough TG-6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-3
139 × 89 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Tough TG-6
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-3
139 × 46 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Tough TG-6
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-3
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-3
✓ 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-3
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
IBIS effectiveness
6.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.3, 88.9, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-3 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only OM-3 supports it
Codecs
Adds MOV, MPEG-4 AVC
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-6
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -5.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only Tough TG-6 supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-3
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Modern AF
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Premium for MFT
- –Smaller lens selection
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, OM-3 or Tough TG-6?
OM-3 scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Tough TG-6 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-3 and Tough TG-6?
OM-3 is 20.4 MP and Tough TG-6 is 12 MP, so the OM-3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-3 and Tough TG-6 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-3 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-3 or the Tough TG-6?
OM-3 reaches 120 fps electronic. Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-3 and Tough TG-6?
OM-3 weighs 413 g and Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g, so the OM-3 is 167 g lighter.
Do the OM-3 and Tough TG-6 record 4K video?
OM-3: 4K up to 59.94p. Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-3 and Tough TG-6 weather sealed?
OM-3: Yes. Tough TG-6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the OM-3 and 640 shots for the Tough TG-6, giving the Tough TG-6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-3 launched at $1,699 and Tough TG-6 at $449. The Tough TG-6 is $1,250 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System press materials.