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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched November 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PM1 scores versus the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus TG-4

 E-PM1 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus E-PM1

 TG-4 E-PM1 
ReleasedApril 2015November 2011Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus TG-4

 E-PM1 TG-4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 against the TG-4.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and TG-4 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-4 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-PM1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
45
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2011-11-23 2015-04-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265g (0.58 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $379