Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 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
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 15 months after the TG-6 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades against the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus TG-6
E-M10 IV | TG-6 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | ![]() | May 2019 | Newer by 15 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
TG-6 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-6
E-M10 IV | TG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outside measurements 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-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 IV against the TG-6.
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and TG-6 is 81 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and TG-6.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2020-08-04 | 2019-05-22 |
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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.7 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 PC |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 253g (0.56 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs | 340 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $699 | $449 |