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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was revealed 9 months later than the TG-2 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M10 grades against the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 E-M10 TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedMarch 2014June 2013Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k610kSharper screen (+427k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus E-M10

 TG-2 iHS E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 E-M10 TG-2 iHS 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 has got outside 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-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and TG-2 iHS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
27
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (396 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
67
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (396 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
good battery (350 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
46
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (396 grams)
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2014-03-18 2013-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD OLED
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 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 Li-90B
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 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $380