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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-870, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TG-870 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was revealed 3 years after the TG-870 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M1X grades versus the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-870

 E-M1X TG-870 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2016More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus E-M1X

 TG-870 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-870

 E-M1X TG-870 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-870 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X against the TG-870.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TG-870 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and TG-870.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Olympus TG-870 Street photography details
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (997g)
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (870 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (300 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
68
good battery life (870 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (997g)
69
better than average battery life (300 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
heavier than competition (221 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging details
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
32
fairly wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-870
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-01-24 2016-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $2,999 $280