Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.