The Olympus Tough TG-6 stores its shutter count in the camera menu rather than in ORF RAW file metadata. Drop an ORF file into shuttercount.app or follow the camera menu steps below — either way, no upload ever leaves your device.
Check Shutter Count →The Olympus Tough TG-6 (2019) is the sixth generation of Olympus’ legendary rugged compact camera series. It is built around a 12 MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor and a fixed Zuiko 25–100mm f/2.0 lens (4× zoom), packaged in an IP68 waterproof body rated to 15 metres depth, crush-proof to 100 kgf, freeze-proof to −10°C, and shock-proof from 2.1 metres.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | 2017 | 12 MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS | ~100,000 | ORF |
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | 2019 | 12 MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS | ~100,000 | ORF |
| OM System Tough TG-7 | 2023 | 12 MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS | ~100,000 | ORF |
There are two methods for checking the TG-6’s shutter count. The camera menu method is more reliable.
All processing happens entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded to any server, so your privacy is fully protected.
The TG-6 is primarily marketed as an adventure and underwater camera. Bodies used for snorkelling, diving, hiking, or travel may accumulate counts quickly; those used casually may have very low counts despite being several years old.
| Actuations | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 0 – 3,000 | Barely used — essentially new |
| 3,000 – 10,000 | Light use — excellent condition |
| 10,000 – 30,000 | Normal recreational use — good condition |
| 30,000 – 60,000 | Active outdoor/dive use — inspect carefully |
| 60,000 – 100,000 | Heavy use — budget for potential service |
| 100,000 + | Beyond estimated life — only at a bargain price |
The Olympus Tough TG-6 records images in Olympus’ ORF format. ShutterCount attempts to extract the shutter count from the Olympus MakerNote IFD embedded in the ORF file. On OM-D series bodies the count is reliably stored there, but the TG series does not guarantee a standard lifetime counter in the RAW file.
All parsing happens in your browser via JavaScript — your ORF file is never uploaded, so your privacy is fully protected. For the most accurate result, use the camera menu method described above.
The TG-6 does not embed the shutter count in JPEG EXIF data. Always use an ORF RAW file or the camera menu for count verification.
No — video recording on the TG-6 uses the electronic shutter, which does not increment the mechanical counter. A body with 50,000 actuations may have been used extensively for video in addition to stills.
Go to MENU → Setup (wrench) → Camera Information. The count shown is the cumulative lifetime total. Alternatively drop an ORF file into shuttercount.app, though the camera menu is more reliable for the TG series.
The Olympus Tough TG-6 is rated to 15 metres depth under the IPX8 standard (equivalent to IP68). For recreational scuba or freediving to greater depths, an additional waterproof housing is required. Always replace the port seal annually and before any dive use.
The OM System Tough TG-7 (2023) is the direct successor, released under the OM System brand following Olympus’ restructuring. The TG-7 uses the same sensor and lens but adds improved subject recognition AF, 4K/50p video, and an upgraded image processor.
Only an authorised service centre can reset the internal hardware counter after a mechanical component replacement. The counter shown in the camera menu is the permanent lifetime total and cannot be altered by the user.
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