Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-4
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Announced October 2013
- Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 was revealed 17 months earlier than the TG-4 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M1 scores vs the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus TG-4
E-M1 | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus E-M1
TG-4 | E-M1 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | October 2013 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-4
E-M1 | TG-4 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 vs the TG-4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and TG-4 is 71 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and TG-4.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-M1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-10-28 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
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 | ||
Max flash sync | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 497 grams (1.10 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
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 pictures | 380 pictures |
Style of battery | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $799 | $379 |