OM System
OM-5 Mark II
Updated compact MFT travel body with 20MP sensor, 7.5-stop IBIS, IP53 sealing, and Live ND.
$1,299
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-5 Mark II is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
OM-5 Mark II
Wins
Tough TG-6
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-5 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BTough TG-6 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 121)
- AOM-5 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BTough TG-6 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
- BTough TG-6 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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OM-5 Mark II
125 × 85 × 50 mm
414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 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-5 Mark II is 9mm narrower, 6mm shorter, and 22mm thinner than Tough TG-6.
OM-5 Mark II is 166 g lighter than Tough TG-6.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm OM-5 Mark II · 72mm Tough TG-6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-5 Mark II
125 × 85 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-5 Mark II
125 × 50 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Tough TG-6
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-5 Mark II
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-5 Mark II
✓ 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-5 Mark II
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.3, 85.2, 49.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-5 Mark II supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only OM-5 Mark II supports it
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only OM-5 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 121 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only Tough TG-6 supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Live ND & computational modes
- ✓Compact travel body
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Single card slot
- –Premium for MFT
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, OM-5 Mark II or Tough TG-6?
OM-5 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Tough TG-6 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-5 Mark II and Tough TG-6?
OM-5 Mark II is 20.4 MP and Tough TG-6 is 12 MP, so the OM-5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-5 Mark II and Tough TG-6 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-5 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-5 Mark II or the Tough TG-6?
OM-5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-5 Mark II and Tough TG-6?
OM-5 Mark II weighs 414 g and Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g, so the OM-5 Mark II is 166 g lighter.
Do the OM-5 Mark II and Tough TG-6 record 4K video?
OM-5 Mark II: 4K up to 30p. Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-5 Mark II and Tough TG-6 weather sealed?
OM-5 Mark II: Yes. Tough TG-6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the OM-5 Mark II and 640 shots for the Tough TG-6, giving the Tough TG-6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-5 Mark II launched at $1,299 and Tough TG-6 at $449. The Tough TG-6 is $850 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.