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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
82 Imaging
53 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus TG-870, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TG-870 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 was manufactured 21 months before the TG-870 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M10 scores against the TG-870 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 E-M10 TG-870 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus E-M10

		

		

			
 TG-870 E-M10 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2014More modern by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 E-M10 TG-870 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys outer measurements 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-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 and the TG-870.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and TG-870 is 82 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and TG-870.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-M10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
71
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
36
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M10
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
77
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (396g)
65
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 lacks phase detect autofocus
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery life (300 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
67
 features touch focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
69
 good battery life (300 CIPA)
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 heavier than competitors in class (221g)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
79
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
50
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 good battery life (300 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
33
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
32
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (221g)
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-870
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-03-18 2016-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
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） Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 396g (0.87 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 300 photos
Battery format 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 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $280