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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus TG-3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 was manufactured 5 months prior to the TG-3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1 scores versus the TG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 E-M1 TG-3 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 TG-3 E-M1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 E-M1 TG-3 
RevealedOctober 2013March 2014Similar age
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 features external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 compared to the TG-3.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and TG-3 is 71 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and TG-3.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M1 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
71
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/320s)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
37
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
78
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch focus
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors (497g)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
70
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 has phase detect auto focus
 low battery life (350 shots)
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
65
 lighter than competitors (497g)
 environment sealing
 includes touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 low battery life (350 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
74
 good battery life (330 per charge)
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
73
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 low battery life (350 shots)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 good battery life (330 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
36
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has mic port
 lighter than competitors (497 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2013-10-28 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePIC VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $350