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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Released March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was announced 4 years later than the TG-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M1X grades versus the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-3

 E-M1X TG-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2019March 2014More recent by 59 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus E-M1X

 TG-3 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-3

 E-M1X TG-3 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X against the TG-3.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and TG-3 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and TG-3.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
68
great battery pack (870 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
74
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (870 per charge)
two card slots
56
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (997g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (247g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2019-01-24 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Dual 1
Price at release $2,999 $350