Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

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.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and TG-850 iHS is 82 and 91 respectively.

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.