Olympus Tough TG-6 Underwater Camera Review

Torben Lonne
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Torben Lonne
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
- Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com

If you’re looking for an exceptionally durable and reliable waterproof camera, the Olympus Tough is a good choice. This underwater camera’s unique selling point is that it’s waterproof, shock-proof, crushproof, and freezeproof.

Besides its durability, it also takes excellent photos and can capture a water drop in 4K resolution. The Olympus Tough’s zoom can extend up to eight times, so small details in the distance are easy to capture. Image quality, even without editing is vivid and bright.

The Olympus TG-6 has a very unique lens that allows incredible macro photography without any external lens. The microscope mode allows focusing from as close as 1 Inch and while this camera doesn’t have a full manual mode, you can actually get professional shots with this tiny compact.

Perfect for shallow dives, snorkeling, and swimming with five underwater shooting modes, the Tough underwater camera is also suited to other outdoor pursuits.

One of the most durable picks on the market, this underwater camera is a great choice for shallow dives, snorkeling, and people who want a camera they can take anywhere.

About this review

To help you find a Underwater Camera that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.

Read about our test of Underwater Cameras

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Things we like:

  • What makes this camera stand out from its competition is its durability. You can use the Tough camera during any outdoor endeavor
  • Recall your adventurous moments by browsing through the high-resolution photos without lag
  • Zoom up to eight times to capture distant details and objects in sharp detail

Things we don't like:

  • Not the cheapest underwater camera on the market, price-wise, it’s comparable to a GoPro
  • The wifi transfer function can be slow at times

Specs & Features

Maximum depth rating: 50ft/15m (150ft/45mts in a housing)
Dimensions: 2.6 x 4.4 x 1.3 inches
Weight: 2.1 ounces
4K resolution
Five underwater shooting modes
Three underwater white balance modes
Variable macro system
Waterproof, shock-proof, freezeproof, and crushproof
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