Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2012
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being 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-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-5 was launched 15 months before the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-5 grades against the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
E-5 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 610k | Clearer screen (+310k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus E-5
TG-1 iHS | E-5 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
E-5 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 features exterior dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-5 vs the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and TG-1 iHS is 58 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and TG-1 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-5 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older E-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-5 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-03 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V+ | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 shots | 350 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-5 | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $399 |