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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-810, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TG-810 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 7 years later than the TG-810 and that is quite a large difference as far as 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-810 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X matches up versus the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-810

 E-M1X TG-810 
LaunchedJanuary 2019August 2011Fresher by 91 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus E-M1X

 TG-810 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-810

 E-M1X TG-810 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-M1X vs the TG-810.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TG-810 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and TG-810.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
68
great battery pack (870 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
68
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus TG-810
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-01-24 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Launch price $2,999 $428