Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 6 years later than the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and TG-850 iHS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and TG-850 iHS.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides an advantage in sensor technology.