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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
82 Imaging
53 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was launched 2 months after the TG-850 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 grades versus the TG-850 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M10 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus E-M10

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS E-M10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M10 TG-850 iHS 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2014Similar generation
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 features physical dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 against the TG-850 iHS.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and TG-850 iHS is 82 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.
	
			Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
71
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
35
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Street photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
77
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 has focus by touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (396g)
69
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of phase detect autofocus
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
67
 has focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
72
 good battery (330 shots)
 weather proofing
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (21mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 good battery (330 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
33
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (396g)
33
 decently wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2014-03-18 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 81 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) -
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1（FULL）～1/64） -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 396g (0.87 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $600 $250