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Brand | Olympus |
Model Name | Tough TG-6 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Image Stabilization | Digital |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 1/2 seconds |
Metering Description | Evaluative |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Aperture Priority, Automatic |
Form Factor | Ultracompact |
About this item
- Water proof (50 feet /15 meter), dust proof, shock proof (7 feet / 2.1 meter), crush proof (100 kgf), freeze proof (14 degree Fahrenheit / -10 degree Celsius ), anti-fog
- High resolution F2.0 lens, maximum 8x zoom, true pic VIII, back illuminated CMOS image sensor
- Variable macro system comprised of 4 macro shooting modes, magnified shooting up to 1 centimeter from the end of the lens
- 5 underwater shooting modes including underwater microscope, 3 underwater white balance modes. Image file format: JPEG, raw
- 4K movie and full HD 120 fps high speed movies can be recorded. Max. recording time: 20 seconds
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Picture quality | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.7 | — | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.8 |
Zoom | 4.1 | 2.1 | — | — | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | 4.0 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.8 |
Sold By | Focus Camera LLC | New England Dive | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Adorama | Yuruida |
display type | LCD | other | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 5 centimeters | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
lens type | Macro | 100° Wide Angle Lens | Macro | Macro | Macro | — |
zoom type | Motorized | — | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom |
shooting modes | Landscape; portrait mode; beach/snow; landscape-portrait; children; fireworks; night landscape; panorama assist; sports mode; sunset; candle; e-portrait; handheld starlight; backlight correction HDR; portrait + nightscape; live composite | Time-Lapse, Underwater, Manual | Movie, Auto, Manual | Movie, Auto, Manual | Movie, Auto, Manual | Automatic |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, Micro USB, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, Micro USB, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | USB |
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Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
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Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1040000 Pixels |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 12 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12 MP |
Frame Rate | Up to 30 fps |
White balance settings | Auto, Underwater, Custom |
Self Timer Duration | 2 seconds, 12 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Digital |
Flash Modes Description | Flash Override, Automatic |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/60 sec |
Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
Video Capture Format | MOV |
Video Capture Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p, 2K DCI 1080p |
Video Standard | AVI |
Color Depth | 12 Bits |
Video Output Interface | USB 2.0, HDMI |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | Yes |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 29 Grams |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 20 fps |
Controller Type | Remote |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Special Feature | MUST BE PURCHASED FROM A U.S. AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A U.S. WARRANTY TO BE HONORED |
Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
Skill Level | Amateur |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Digital Recording Time | Up to 29 Minutes |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In Microphone |
Shock Resistant | TRUE |
Supported Audio Format | Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Water Resistance Depth | 50 Feet |
Form Factor | Ultracompact |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Delay between shots | 0.5 seconds |
Audio Output Type | Headphones |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
GPS | Yes |
Lens Type | Macro |
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Aperture Modes | F2.0-F18 |
Optical Zoom | 4 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture | 2 Millimeters |
Minimum Aperture | 18 |
Zoom Type | Motorized |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Focus Type | Automatic with Manual Mode |
Maximum Focal Length | 100 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 1/2 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Aperture Priority, Automatic |
Metering Description | Evaluative |
Shooting Modes | Landscape; portrait mode; beach/snow; landscape-portrait; children; fireworks; night landscape; panorama assist; sports mode; sunset; candle; e-portrait; handheld starlight; backlight correction HDR; portrait + nightscape; live composite |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1 |
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Viewfinder Type | LCD |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Mfg Warranty Description Labor | 1 year |
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Manufacturer Warranty Description Parts | 1 year |
Model Name | Tough TG-6 |
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Brand | Olympus |
Model Number | V104210BU000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #35,605 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #34 in Underwater Photography Cameras |
ASIN | B07RCM7D36 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Camera Body & Accessories |
Assembly Required | No |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Processor Description | TruePic™ VIII Image Processor |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.6 x 4.4 x 1.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 9 Ounces |
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You live for the outdoors. Hiking steep mountain trails. Backpacking through a desert Canyon. Skiing in the wilderness. The tough tg-6 is ready for adventure. It’s built to endure all the extreme environments you love exploring. You can drop it. Step on it. Go deep underwater or out into a freezing blizzard. It just keeps on shooting awesome stills and video. Packed with pro features, you’ll nail difficult shots - even in low light. Shoot intricately detailed macro photos and unique shots underwater with vivid color. The lightweight, compact tough tg-6. Engineered to survive the world’s toughest places. Operating temperature: -10 to 40℃ (when in operation) / -20 to 60℃ (when stored).
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Customers like the underwater performance of the Olympus Tough TG-6. They say it's a true underwater camera and is awesome for surfin water shots. They also appreciate the size and portability of the camera. However, some customers have reported issues with battery life, brightness, and ease of use.
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Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They say it has great features and build, and is very tough. Some say that the camera works well enough as far as its ability to take good photos, and that it has many battle scars. Some customers also say that reds perform well with this camera, and the results so far are amazing.
"...This one doesn't compare to my regular camera, but it does very well for how small and light it is...." Read more
"...It should also do well in the colder conditions. It feels durable and I'm sure it will do well if I drop it or if it gets crushed around in my..." Read more
"...Reds perform well with this camera. Scenes modes (like beach mode) tend to work well.Weaknesses:..." Read more
"...The camera is waterproof, and the little lens cover is not. The camera is awesome." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the digital camera. They say the picture quality was fantastic, and the Auto mode automatically adapted to almost any situation. They also mention that it is great for close ups, can take nice videos, and that the zoom quality isn't bad. They appreciate the ability to have pics in RAW format and JPEG, and say the video function on the camera is also good.
"...The quality is pretty good in bright lights, which is good...." Read more
"...The video is much better than some footage I've seen on youtube, so it's going to depend a lot on the settings, the camera person and the..." Read more
"...is a bit below average compared to other UW compacts...but zoom quality isn't bad and you can always purchased a telephoto addon to double the range...." Read more
"...The images won't hold up to enlarging to any great extent, but will be adequate for screen display and Facebook...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the underwater performance of the Olympus Tough TG-6. They mention that it is a fantastic waterproof camera that can take good photos and videos underwater. The underwater HDR setting is 'a game changer', and the camera is easy to handle and change mode under water. It's good for divers, but for paddlers, skiers, and holds up well under water with no leaks.
"...I wanted a pocket sized camera that was rugged, water resistant and freeze resistant...." Read more
"...A wrist strap is included...good for divers, but for paddlers, skiers, and hikers a neck strap would have been preferred...." Read more
"...People are asking if the accessories are waterproof. The camera is waterproof, and the little lens cover is not. The camera is awesome." Read more
"...Unless you're a scuba diver, this is basically a true underwater camera (and if you are, I hear there's a deep-water housing available too)...." Read more
Customers like the size of the digital camera. They say it's very compact, tough, and portable. Customers also mention that it takes sharp crisp photos without lugging around a bigger camera, and is water proof. They also appreciate the heavy duty but not too heavy construction, and the double locking ports for the battery. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and versatility of the product.
"...It is more versatile and rugged than a cell phone. It shoots raws and you can cary it anywhere...." Read more
"...Easy to cram into a back pocket without worrying about damaging it. Nice build quality without being too excessively bulky.-..." Read more
"I bought this looking for something better than my phone but still fairly portable. The camera works as expected but the zoom on my phone is better...." Read more
"...It is small enough to fit perfectly in a front pocket, it feels very sturdy and the overall rating is a result of the good results I got coupled..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the digital camera. Some mention that it is very user friendly, while others say that it's completely aggravating to program on the fly or to keep settings for a long time. The camera setup is fairly easy, and the controls are not hard to learn. However, some customers say that the manual is poorly written and does not explain virtually any of the functions. They also mention that there is a bit of a learning curve, but if you put your mind to it, you can just navigate the many possible settings on the go.
"...Even though it is I think classified a "point and shoot" everything is customizable- and even more so, once you know a couple of tricks that are..." Read more
"...The lack of a manual and a battery charger are still serious limitations, but the camera is pretty simple once you learn a few of its idiosyncrasies..." Read more
"...Night shooting settings are easy to use, but will produce noisy images of little value.I have not tested the underwater capabilities...." Read more
"...The custom settings are awesome...everything from the ability to shoot raw, the ability to set and stick 1 second shake reduction timers, to the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera. Some mention it's a great camera for a fair price, the best low-cost macro system they have used, and an inexpensive mirror-less pocket camera. Others say it'd be an extremely bad purchase and a very expensive paperweight.
"...While it's hardly a proper DSLR, it has enough manual controls to at least not be a downgrade from smartphones in that regard, and it's a lot more..." Read more
"...Worth the money" Read more
"...The cost of the camera is high considering it lacks some basic accessories. It does decent underwater and Macro scenes...." Read more
"...enough light for most cameras - even in "landscape scene" - with awful results...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the digital camera. They mention that the battery does not last 1 full day, it eats batteries even while not using the GPS function, and the camera does not work after a full charge. Some customers also say that the camera fails after using just a few times.
"...My one big problem is the battery life. I find that it drains very quickly and it can be very annoying, but I could just be doing something wrong!..." Read more
"...A couple of minor complaints. First, the battery life isn't great but that's no secret. I bought an extra battery and charger to cope...." Read more
"...Long-lasting batteryRuggedMacroProcapNONCOMMITAL:Manual onlineExternal battery charger..." Read more
"The battery has stopped keeping it's charge. The camera isn't new, but it also hasn't been used much. Is this typical?..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the camera. They mention that the screen is difficult to read in sunlight, the sensor light sensitivity is very poor, and the video mode does not tell them clearly when it is shooting and when it has stopped.
"...Also have been markedly unimpressed with it's low light capabilities. I haven't saved any of those photos to share here unfortunately...." Read more
"...Cons:In bright sunlight it is almost impossible to see the screen to frame and focus...." Read more
"...My biggest complaint is the ISO at low light is utter crap. its as grainy at 800 ISO as my Nikon is at 25.6K ISO...." Read more
"...This camera seems to do well in bright lights and not so well in anything less than bright lights...." Read more
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1) No battery charger. I have to use the camera, and a USB cable, to charge the battery. I bought a spare battery with this, and now I can't use the camera while a battery is charging. Since I plan to use this hiking to replace my old Pentax waterproof camera it probably isn't a major issue, but it is disappointing.
2) No manual. It did come with a large sheet of paper covered with small writing in many languages. Not much there though beyond how to charge the battery and turn it on. In specific, I bought an LB-T01 accessory which tells me to check the manual for installation instructions. There are no such instructions. Most likely, this piece of paper isn't really the manual. The manual is likely available online only, which makes it useless for my purposes as the times I will need the manual are the times when I don't have internet.
3) It feels flimsy. My only comparison in this category is a 9 year and 2 day old Pentax waterproof, but that camera feels much more solid than this one. The doors on this one just don't seem solid enough and reliable enough to keep water out. The first thing I did when I bought that Pentax was drop it in a pot of water to photograph it laying there in the bottom, then I took a selfie out of the bowl through the water. I don't trust this one enough to do that.
Almost everything in the menus were intuitive. The only problem I had was enabling raw image capture. I had to google that because it eluded me in the menus.
Need more time with it to talk about all the good things in detail.
UPDATE: I've had a chance to look over the pictures I took. Overall, it was really hit or miss for me. Any kind of low light or shadows was definitely a miss. This camera seems to do well in bright lights and not so well in anything less than bright lights.
The quality is pretty good in bright lights, which is good. My previous waterproof camera, purchased a little over nine years ago, didn't really take good pictures in any circumstance. This one doesn't compare to my regular camera, but it does very well for how small and light it is.
The lack of a manual and a battery charger are still serious limitations, but the camera is pretty simple once you learn a few of its idiosyncrasies, so the manual isn't needed once you've read it a time or two. I have a third party battery charger on the way, hopefully it works.
The raw mode works well, which was most of the reason I bough this camera. Finding the raw mode was hard, but this is my first Olympus camera, so maybe it was where the Olympus people expect it to be.
It only takes SD cards, which is miserable, but I already owned a couple because of my IR camera, so I can use them here as well.
Overall, still happy.
This is much better than the phone I've been using. I have a Goppro 8 black and this Tg-6 is better in every regard except it's not quite as good with antishake and the focus makes a little whiring noise thats audible in playback. The video is much better than some footage I've seen on youtube, so it's going to depend a lot on the settings, the camera person and the postprocessing.
I bought this for photos. As far as picture quality, it seems to be as good or better than most phones, right out of the box. I feel like it keeps up with most cameras of higher cost and is superior to anything else at this price point.
I'm very new to photography, but was getting some good night shots so far. It's actually better than I thought it would be with those indoors shots under incandescent, fluorescent and LED lighting.
I'll be using it for landscapes, nature and taking photos in cities and towns. The photo quality is excellent in my opinion and it works great without being to imposing or cluttered. It turns on in maybe two seconds, so I can stop the bike, be sure of a great picture and be moving again, making great time. Some days I get rained on really good and this camera is a perfect addition to my contingency gear. It should also do well in the colder conditions. It feels durable and I'm sure it will do well if I drop it or if it gets crushed around in my baggage on a tough day. I did buy the jj brand lens cap and a glass screen protector to keep from scratching those parts, but thats just extra and not totally necessary.
I also picked up the led diffuser accessory for macro photography. Results on a $20 bill are pictured, here. Works perfectly...well worth the extra 35.00 or so, considering the possibilities it unlocks. I'll probably pick up the flash dispersing accessory also, after seeing this work as well as it does.
All these things considered, and with hands on, out of the box use, I'll be confident to invest my hard earned dollars in the teleconverter, wide angle and fisheye lenses and maybe even down the line, the deep water case if the opportunity to go diving presents itself. The camera works great with or without them.
The firmware on the camera takes a day to learn, with all the little extras embedded in there, but after that navigation is relatively easy. Even though it is I think classified a "point and shoot" everything is customizable- and even more so, once you know a couple of tricks that are mentioned online in various places. Most anybody however, can simply pick this up, click it on auto mode and get great pictures without confusion.
The app (I got for my android) was very easy to connect with. The camera puts out the wifi signal and the phone connects to that, so it can be done without an actual internet connection. Photos import within a few seconds each and can be edited in any other app from there. I take a 4:3 ratio pictures and after importing, crop it to whatever size from there.
I'd love to speak on GPS and the Windows Olympus software, but have not gotten that far just yet. From what I've seen, and if you don't know yet, this goes pretty deep with what information you can attach to the photos and video. Pretty sure that if I decided to go that route, I'd be able to automatically have photos all on a map of where they were captured. Geotagging is still a subject of contention these days, though. But it's there if needed along with barometric pressure (manometer), compass and altitude (altimeter?). Can also add a little audio voice note to individual photos as well. It's possible to convert the proprietary file format of the RAW photos to be able to edit on other software if necessary.
Only thing left is maybe some filters and a lens hood for extra usefulness, a floating wrist strap for beach and stream excursions, and a respectable case and bag. Those are all extras but now that I know I will be enjoying this camera for many years to come I'm sure it's worth it.
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2021
This is much better than the phone I've been using. I have a Goppro 8 black and this Tg-6 is better in every regard except it's not quite as good with antishake and the focus makes a little whiring noise thats audible in playback. The video is much better than some footage I've seen on youtube, so it's going to depend a lot on the settings, the camera person and the postprocessing.
I bought this for photos. As far as picture quality, it seems to be as good or better than most phones, right out of the box. I feel like it keeps up with most cameras of higher cost and is superior to anything else at this price point.
I'm very new to photography, but was getting some good night shots so far. It's actually better than I thought it would be with those indoors shots under incandescent, fluorescent and LED lighting.
I'll be using it for landscapes, nature and taking photos in cities and towns. The photo quality is excellent in my opinion and it works great without being to imposing or cluttered. It turns on in maybe two seconds, so I can stop the bike, be sure of a great picture and be moving again, making great time. Some days I get rained on really good and this camera is a perfect addition to my contingency gear. It should also do well in the colder conditions. It feels durable and I'm sure it will do well if I drop it or if it gets crushed around in my baggage on a tough day. I did buy the jj brand lens cap and a glass screen protector to keep from scratching those parts, but thats just extra and not totally necessary.
I also picked up the led diffuser accessory for macro photography. Results on a $20 bill are pictured, here. Works perfectly...well worth the extra 35.00 or so, considering the possibilities it unlocks. I'll probably pick up the flash dispersing accessory also, after seeing this work as well as it does.
All these things considered, and with hands on, out of the box use, I'll be confident to invest my hard earned dollars in the teleconverter, wide angle and fisheye lenses and maybe even down the line, the deep water case if the opportunity to go diving presents itself. The camera works great with or without them.
The firmware on the camera takes a day to learn, with all the little extras embedded in there, but after that navigation is relatively easy. Even though it is I think classified a "point and shoot" everything is customizable- and even more so, once you know a couple of tricks that are mentioned online in various places. Most anybody however, can simply pick this up, click it on auto mode and get great pictures without confusion.
The app (I got for my android) was very easy to connect with. The camera puts out the wifi signal and the phone connects to that, so it can be done without an actual internet connection. Photos import within a few seconds each and can be edited in any other app from there. I take a 4:3 ratio pictures and after importing, crop it to whatever size from there.
I'd love to speak on GPS and the Windows Olympus software, but have not gotten that far just yet. From what I've seen, and if you don't know yet, this goes pretty deep with what information you can attach to the photos and video. Pretty sure that if I decided to go that route, I'd be able to automatically have photos all on a map of where they were captured. Geotagging is still a subject of contention these days, though. But it's there if needed along with barometric pressure (manometer), compass and altitude (altimeter?). Can also add a little audio voice note to individual photos as well. It's possible to convert the proprietary file format of the RAW photos to be able to edit on other software if necessary.
Only thing left is maybe some filters and a lens hood for extra usefulness, a floating wrist strap for beach and stream excursions, and a respectable case and bag. Those are all extras but now that I know I will be enjoying this camera for many years to come I'm sure it's worth it.
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Très bon rendues à la fois des photos et des videos.
I was able to get some nice bokeh, though I wouldn't want to use this for portraits. Maybe with the teleconverter it would become a passable portrait camera, I don't know. I used it for landscapes, lots of landscapes, and it worked pretty well for that. I see some color bleeding and some vignette, but I wouldn't call those problematic. The lens is the equivalent of a standard zoom, so no bird-watching with this thing, and I doubt the teleconverter can do a whole lot to change that. I had a chance to play with the fisheye adapter for about an hour and it gave me just a slightly wider angle overall, but nothing I would call a must-have. This camera is amazing for macro photography, though: my few attempts at it all turned out stunning.
Hardware is pretty sturdy, though the screen at the back scratches easily. GET A PROTECTOR! I am not particularly worried about the lack of an EVF as I wear glasses, though I seem to be alone to not consider this a problem. The screen is somewhat hard to see in bright sunlight, but I am able to manage. The camera survived salt water, sand, being tossed unprotected in my luggage, even being in my PFD while I kayak and perform stunts. I am quite pleased! It's the right tool for the job and it worked pretty well! The camera is small, the controls are sometimes hard to operate with gloves, but I don't see how a compact camera can possibly solve that issue: I guess Olympus can add a touchscreen, but touchscreens don't work well when water is involved.
Now for the software. Argh the software!
The Olympus RAW format is ORF and is mostly unsupported by anything. There is a plugin for Photoshop (not sure if Lightroom supports it, but I hear no), and that's about it. I got a once-in-a-lifetime offer to get the Adobe software for regular price, and that's the extent of the support I got from Olympus. What if I don't want to use Adobe stuff? There is no indication anywhere in the documentation how exactly I am supposed to integrate Olympus RAW with any photo processing workflow, including Adobe's which they promote so aggressively. Eventually I stumbled upon something called Olympus Workspace, which appears to do something close to what Lightroom does, but I ultimately settled on a third-party tool called Luminar. Luminar worked pretty well.
I wish I had more choices! It's a shame a camera so well regarded and so respected (the TG-5 is practically the gold standard for camera for water sports) doesn't do more to be supported by photo-processing software out there.
The battery life is on par with my DSLR! I can get several hundred pictures on a single battery charge! I also love the in-camera modes for panorama, HDR and focus-stacking. Neither of them are perfect, of course: the panorama mode is trying to stitch shots by tracking landmarks in your frame, but when it cannot find one right at the edge of the frame (e.g. it encounters the empty horizon), it gets hopelessly lost. Similarly, focus-stacking would sometimes fail for reasons I have not investigated yet.
I hope this is helping someone.