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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TG-610 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 9 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1 III scores against the TG-610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 E-M1 III TG-610 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2011Fresher by 111 months
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 TG-610 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 E-M1 III TG-610 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III and the TG-610.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and TG-610 is 67 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and TG-610.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
77
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (60.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
79
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
64
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
81
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
43
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
79
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone support
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus TG-610
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-02-11 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 580g (1.28 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 210 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $1,800 $223