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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-3
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-5 was manufactured 23 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-5 grades vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-5 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-5

 TG-630 iHS E-5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-5 TG-630 iHS 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 has exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-5 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and TG-630 iHS is 58 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The older E-5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
27
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
56
environment sealing
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
64
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
does have external mic support
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus E-5Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-5 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2011-02-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $1,700 $200