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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
75 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45

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

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very close but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 III was unveiled 2 years after the TG-4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 III TG-4 
AnnouncedAugust 2017April 2015More modern by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-4 E-M10 III 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 III TG-4 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III provides outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the TG-4.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and TG-4 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and TG-4.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 III contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-M10 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
73
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
47
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
77
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average (410 grams)
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
69
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 has no phase detect auto focus
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
67
 provides focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 heavier than average (410 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
80
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
62
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
32
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than average (410 grams)
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2017-08-31 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 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
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250s -
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 330 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $650 $379