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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 7 years later than the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1 III matches up against the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M1 III TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2020May 2012More recent by 95 months
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k610kSharper display (+427k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M1 III TG-1 iHS 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III provides 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) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III vs the TG-1 iHS.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and TG-1 iHS is 67 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and TG-1 iHS.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
77
 has manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
27
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (350 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
79
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
68
 better than average battery life (350 per charge)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
81
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
46
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic port
36
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-02-11 2012-05-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 580g (1.28 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) -
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $1,800 $399