Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Successor is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TG-860 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PM1 was revealed 4 years before the TG-860 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PM1 grades vs the TG-860 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus TG-860
E-PM1 | TG-860 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus E-PM1
TG-860 | E-PM1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | November 2011 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus TG-860
E-PM1 | TG-860 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the TG-860.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and TG-860 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and TG-860.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-860 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-11-23 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $499 | $279 |