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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(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
Olympus TG-610
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus TG-610

 E-PM1 TG-610 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2011Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus E-PM1

 TG-610 E-PM1 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus TG-610

 E-PM1 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography details
Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
45
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Olympus TG-610
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