Olympus TG-Tracker action camera test: photo, video, battery life and quality check

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A rather extraordinary action camera is the Olympus TG-Tracker ActionCam. It is waterproof up to 30 metres, can take loads of up to 100 kg and can operate in extremely low temperatures (-10 degrees Celsius). It also has GPS, a barometer, temperature sensors, an accelerometer and even a compass.

The special thing about this camera is not only the equipment but also the extravagant design. On other ActionCams the lens is mounted on the long side with the screen facing the camera.

On the Olympus, it is on the shorter side and the LCD display folds out like normal cameras.

Technical features

This camera model should be especially interesting for divers. Because it is extremely robust and waterproof, as well as having an enormously high image quality, it is ideal for water sports enthusiasts.

The dimensions of the Olympus TG-Tracker action camera are 9.5 x 3.5 x 5.5 cm The cam weighs about 181 g and is therefore a little heavier than other cameras in this class.

Thanks to the built-in LED, which is quite powerful, you can also dive in dark caves.

Camera sensor

Built in is a 4K camera lens with a 204 degree wide angle lens. With it you can capture your action-packed adventures in razor-sharp pictures.

Photos are balanced by a 5-axis image stabilizer so that they cannot be blurred or blurred.

Menu navigation and recording modes

 

The menu navigation is very simple and all elements can be easily reached by intuitive operation.

Even at maximum 4k resolution and 30 frames per second, the image stabilizer works pretty good. The stabilization works in 5 axes, so every action-packed adventure can be recorded without shaking.

Furthermore, a loop recording function and the possibility to start a time-lapse recording are available.

For time lapse, the following recording modes are available: 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 60sec.

Slow-motion movies can be recorded at a maximum frame rate of 240 fps.

The camera itself recognizes whether you are filming under or above the water. Depending on which medium it is in, it adjusts itself perfectly, so you don’t have to do anything.

Other special features

Included is a CSCH 125 Tracking mount, which can be easily attached to clothing or a backpack and removed quite easily. Primarily, it records various log data for later analysis.

Really cool is also the OI.Share App. Here you can view current GPS data of the camera and the tracker.

Plus, you can easily download photos from your camera to your smartphone and share them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social networks.

The connection between camera and smartphone is established via WiFi. The smartphone can also serve as a remote control.

During a walk or dive in the dark, the action camera can illuminate the area with up to 60 lumens.

Advantages and disadvantages

We find the price is justified for this equipment in any case. The action camera is suitable for almost all kinds of extreme sports, is extremely robust and has a high-quality finish.

Advantages:

  • High quality 4-K video recording
  • Extensive tracking functions
  • Altitude barometer, acceleration sensor and temperature sensor
  • Many different recording functions (loop, time lapse, etc.)
  • 204 degree wide angle lens
  • Pin-sharp image recording
  • Withstands loads up to 100 kg
  • Can withstand extreme temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius
  • Image stabilizer over 5 axes

Cons:

  • Price-intensive – not everyone can afford it

Conclusion

If the Olympus TG Tracker action camera fits into your budget, we can definitely recommend it to you. Especially for extreme sportsmen who like to try out a lot, it is perfectly suitable. Even GoPro cameras don’t have that many additional functions and sensors.

The picture and video quality is great and really worth its price. From us there is therefore a clear recommendation to buy.

You can buy the camera here on Amazon!

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