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TG-6

Introduced Produced 2019–Olympus TG-6 family
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Produced

2019–

Optics

12 megapixel[1]

Preceded by
TG-1 iHS
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TG-6
Succeeded by
Latest generation
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What it is

The TG-6 was released in 2019 as part of the Tough series of rugged cameras. The TG-6 has a 12-megapixel 1/2.3-inch back-illuminated sensor. The TG-6 has a 4x zoom covering the 25-100mm equivalent focal range. The TG-6 is waterproof to a depth of 15 metres. The TG-6 provides macro modes down to 1 centimetre.[1]

Applications

The TG-6 is suited to underwater exploration by virtue of its waterproof rating and macro modes.[1]

  • underwater exploration

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging2

Sensor resolution
12 megapixel[1]
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Sensor size
1/2.3-inch back-illuminated[1]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Waterproof depth
15m[1]
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Configuration & options2

Zoom range
4x (25-100mm equivalent)[1]
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Macro focus distance
down to 1cm[1]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2019Production start[1]

    The TG-6 was released in 2019.

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Frequently asked questions

When was the TG-6 released?

The TG-6 was released in 2019.[1]

What image sensor does the TG-6 use?

The TG-6 uses a 12-megapixel 1/2.3-inch back-illuminated sensor.[1]

What is the zoom range of the TG-6?

The TG-6 has a 4x zoom covering the 25-100mm equivalent focal range.[1]

What macro capability does the TG-6 offer?

The TG-6 provides macro modes down to 1 centimetre.[1]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the TG-6 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the TG-6 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the TG-6 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the TG-6 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the TG-6 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the TG-6 are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]grokipedia.com — grokipedia.comgrokipedia.com
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