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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Released August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 3 years later than the TG-5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the TG-5 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-5

 E-M10 IV TG-5 
IntroducedAugust 2020May 2017Fresher by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 TG-5 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-5

 E-M10 IV TG-5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the TG-5.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and TG-5 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and TG-5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
39
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
46
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
84
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
68
great battery (340 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-08-04 2017-05-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 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 display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 rate 8.7 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $449