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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TG-810 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 III was unveiled 8 years after the TG-810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1 III matches up versus the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus TG-810

 E-M1 III TG-810 
RevealedFebruary 2020August 2011More modern by 104 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 TG-810 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-810

 E-M1 III TG-810 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the TG-810.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and TG-810 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and TG-810.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography information
Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
79
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
81
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging information
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus TG-810
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-02-11 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,800 $428