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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 5 years after the TG-4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 IV grades against the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus TG-4

 E-M10 IV TG-4 
ReleasedAugust 2020April 2015More modern by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 TG-4 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-4

 E-M10 IV TG-4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the TG-4.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and TG-4 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and TG-4.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography details
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (380 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
84
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
74
great battery (380 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
62
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-08-04 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
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 380 photographs
Battery format 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $699 $379