Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-860

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-860, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and TG-860 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 was introduced 15 months prior to the TG-860 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M1 grades vs the TG-860 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-860 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 versus the TG-860.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and TG-860 is 71 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and TG-860.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M1 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged E-M1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.