Olympus Tough TG-6 vs GoPro Hero (2018) Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Outdoor & Action cameras.

Tough TG-6 vs Hero (2018) - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Olympus Tough TG-6 vs GoPro Hero (2018) Specs

Tough TG-6

  • Introduced in May 2019
  • Outdoor & Action
  • Sensor: 1/2.33″
  • 12 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-100mm (4x), f2.0-4.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 113 x 66 x 32.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.3″)
  • 250g (8.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Tough TG-6

Hero (2018)

  • Introduced in March 2018
  • Outdoor & Action
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 10 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 1600 ISO
  • 2560 x 1440 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 52.00mm (2.0″) Monitor
  • Fixed lens 17mm, f2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 62 x 44.6 x 32.7mm³ (2.4″ x 1.8″ x 1.3″)
  • 118g (3.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Hero (2018)

Our advice: From our own experience, we recommend SanDisk memory cards. The SanDisk Extreme is fast enough for 30fps image sequences and 4K video:

The 64 GB Extreme will take up to 90 minutes of super high res 4K video. For Full HD video consider the SanDisk Ultra.

Olympus Tough TG-6 VS GoPro Hero (2018) Other Specs Comparison

Why is Olympus Tough TG-6 a better choice

Tough TG-6

Hero (2018)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

12.00 10.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

20 10
Auto Focus points (4)

1 0
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 100 – 1600 ISO
Built-in flash (2)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.24
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 2560 x 1440
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Tough TG-6 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Olympus are the larger sensitivity, the built-in flash and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the superior video recording and the built-in GPS.

The Tough TG-6 scores 25 points.

Otherwise why to choose GoPro Hero (2018)

Tough TG-6

Hero (2018)

Touch screen (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

300 1000
Weighs less (2)

250g
(8.1 oz.)
118g
(3.8 oz.)
More portable (2)

242cm³
(15 cu.in.)
90cm³
(6 cu.in.)
USB 3.0 (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Hero (2018) are the rather comfortable touch screen, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the Tough TG-6. Another advantage over the Tough TG-6: the more compact size and the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

Yields 11 points for the Hero (2018).

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Tough TG-6

Hero (2018)

Image stabilizer

WiFi

Environmental sealing

Olympus Tough TG-6 VS GoPro Hero (2018) Dimensions

Look at front view of the Tough TG-6 and Hero (2018)

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Olympus Tough TG-6

GoPro Hero (2018)

25
11

We recommend Olympus Tough TG-6 as better choice.