Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-810
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Revealed August 2017
- Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 III vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The E-M10 III was revealed 6 years later than the TG-810 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 III grades against the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus TG-810
E-M10 III | TG-810 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 74 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus E-M10 III
TG-810 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus TG-810
E-M10 III | TG-810 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 III and the TG-810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and TG-810 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and TG-810.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Olympus TG-810 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2017-08-31 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.6fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 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 | 330 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $650 | $428 |