Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Released August 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Introduced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

The E-M10 IV was launched 6 years later than the TG-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus TG-3
E-M10 IV | TG-3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 78 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
TG-3 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-3
E-M10 IV | TG-3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the TG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and TG-3 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and TG-3.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2020-08-04 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash options | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $699 | $350 |