Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-810
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus TG-810, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TG-810 (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The E-M10 IV was announced 9 years after the TG-810 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 IV grades against the TG-810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus TG-810
E-M10 IV | TG-810 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 110 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
TG-810 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-810
E-M10 IV | TG-810 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outside 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-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the TG-810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and TG-810 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and TG-810.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus TG-810 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2020-08-04 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.7 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 215g (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $699 | $428 |