Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-4
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2014
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M10 was launched 13 months before the TG-4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M10 matches up versus the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus TG-4
E-M10 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus E-M10
TG-4 | E-M10 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | March 2014 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-4
E-M10 | TG-4 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 and the TG-4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and TG-4 is 82 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and TG-4.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-M10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-03-18 | 2015-04-13 |
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 dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | 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-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396g (0.87 pounds) | 247g (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | 380 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | LI-92B |
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 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $379 |