Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced November 2011
- New Model is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PM1 was announced 11 months later than the TG-610 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus TG-610
E-PM1 | TG-610 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus E-PM1
TG-610 | E-PM1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus TG-610
E-PM1 | TG-610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the TG-610.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and TG-610 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and TG-610.
As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PM1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus TG-610 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-11-23 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 210 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $499 | $223 |