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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TG-870 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 4 years after the TG-870 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the TG-870 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus TG-870

 E-M10 IV TG-870 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2016Newer by 56 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 TG-870 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-870

 E-M10 IV TG-870 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the TG-870.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and TG-870 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and TG-870.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography features
Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (300 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography info
84
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
69
good battery power (300 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
heavier than competition in class (221g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
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decently wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
good battery power (300 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging info
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screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no microphone support
32
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-870
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-08-04 2016-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $699 $280