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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 price

Released Jul 2019

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Ricoh

WG-8

Rugged waterproof compact with 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, 4K video, GPS, and macro lights.

$399

Launch price

Released Jul 2024

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WG-8 is 4.9 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

Tough TG-6

Wins

2categories

WG-8

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Tough TG-6 wins 4 categories·WG-8 wins 1 categories
  • ATough TG-6 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
  • ATough TG-6 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
  • BWG-8 has lower Weight (242 g vs 580 g)
  • ATough TG-6 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • ATough TG-6 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 340 shots)

Key specs at a glance

Tough TG-6WG-8
Resolution12 MP20 MP
SensorMFT1/2.3 inch
ISO max25,6006,400
Burst11 fps—
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight580 g242 g
Battery640 shots340 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Tough TG-6

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

WG-8

118 × 66 × 33 mm

242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)

Tough TG-6 is 16mm wider, 26mm taller, and 39mm thicker than WG-8.

Tough TG-6 is 338 g heavier than WG-8.

Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Tough TG-6 · 33mm WG-8

Sensor size, to scale

Tough TG-6

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseTough TG-6WG-8
Portrait
3.0Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
5.0Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
0.0Limited
1.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
5.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Tough TG-6

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 91, 72

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 9 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only Tough TG-6 supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only Tough TG-6 supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

WG-8

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Pet

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 118.2, 65.5, 33.1

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Weight

    242 g vs 580 g — lower is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only WG-8 supports it

  • Resolution

    20 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
  • ✓Card slots — Both 1

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

WG-8

Pros

  • ✓Waterproof and dustproof
  • ✓4K video
  • ✓GPS and compass
  • ✓Macro stand included

Cons

  • –Small sensor
  • –Limited manual control
  • –No RAW focus

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

Tough TG-6
WG-8
Resolution
12 MP
20 MP✓+67%
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
1/2.3" CMOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
1/2.3 inch
AA filter
Yes
—
Tough TG-6
WG-8
Aperture
—
F3.5-F5.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
—
28-140 mm
Tough TG-6
WG-8
Processor
TruePic VIII
Image processor
Tough TG-6
WG-8
ISO min (native)
100✓−25 less
125
ISO max (native)
25,600✓+2 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
Tough TG-6
WG-8
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Tough TG-6 or WG-8?

Tough TG-6 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for WG-8 — 11fps burst — solid for most action.

What's the resolution difference between the Tough TG-6 and WG-8?

Tough TG-6 is 12 MP and WG-8 is 20 MP, so the WG-8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Tough TG-6 and WG-8?

Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS, while WG-8 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the Tough TG-6 and WG-8?

Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g and WG-8 weighs 242 g, so the WG-8 is 338 g lighter.

Do the Tough TG-6 and WG-8 record 4K video?

Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p. WG-8: 4K up to 30p.

Are the Tough TG-6 and WG-8 weather sealed?

Tough TG-6: No. WG-8: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Tough TG-6 and 340 shots for the WG-8, giving the Tough TG-6 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Tough TG-6 launched at $449 and WG-8 at $399. The WG-8 is $50 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.