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
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 6.4 years newer.
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Wins
Tough TG-6
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ATough TG-6 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- ATough TG-6 has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- ATough TG-6 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 580 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareTough TG-6
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
Tough TG-6 is 25mm wider, 30mm taller, and 39mm thicker than GR IV.
Tough TG-6 is 318 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Tough TG-6 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Tough TG-6
134 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Tough TG-6
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Tough TG-6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Tough TG-6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only Tough TG-6 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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OM System Tough TG-6
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Tough TG-6 or GR IV?
Tough TG-6 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the Tough TG-6 and GR IV?
Tough TG-6 is 12 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Tough TG-6 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Tough TG-6 or the GR IV?
Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Tough TG-6 and GR IV?
Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 318 g lighter.
Do the Tough TG-6 and GR IV record 4K video?
Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Tough TG-6 and GR IV weather sealed?
Tough TG-6: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Tough TG-6 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the Tough TG-6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Tough TG-6 launched at $449 and GR IV at $1,499. The Tough TG-6 is $1,050 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System and Ricoh press materials.