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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Olympus E-3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-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-5 grades versus the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-5 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-5

 TG-820 iHS E-5 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution1030k920kSharper screen (+110k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-5 TG-820 iHS 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 comes with exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-5 against the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and TG-820 iHS is 58 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-5 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The older E-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
27
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proof
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
56
environment proof
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
64
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
does have microphone support
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus E-5Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-5 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-03 2012-02-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $1,700 $500