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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 E-M10 IV TG-850 iHS 
RevealedAugust 2020January 2014Fresher by 80 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 TG-850 iHS E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 E-M10 IV TG-850 iHS 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
85
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (330 shots)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-08-04 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII TruePic VII
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $699 $250