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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-3
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus TG-810, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-5 was brought out 6 months earlier than the TG-810 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-5 grades versus the TG-810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus TG-810

 E-5 TG-810 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus E-5

 TG-810 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-810

 E-5 TG-810 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2011Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 enjoys outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-5 and the TG-810.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and TG-810 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and TG-810.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-810 will provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
56
environment proof
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
64
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
MP count low (12MP)
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
64
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
has external microphone support
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus E-5Olympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-5 Olympus TG-810
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-03 2011-08-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V+ 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $1,700 $428