Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-860

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-860, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TG-860 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 was released 10 months prior to the TG-860 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 grades vs the TG-860 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-860 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 and the TG-860.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and TG-860 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and TG-860.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-M10 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-M10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.