Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.