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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
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Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was launched 23 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-5 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-5 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-5

 TG-830 iHS E-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-5 TG-830 iHS 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 provides external dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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 differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 against the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and TG-830 iHS is 58 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
56
weather proofing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
67
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
64
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
comes with mic socket
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus E-5Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-5 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2011-02-03 2013-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 800 gr (1.76 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 images 300 images
Form 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
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $1,700 $0