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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-5 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k610kClearer screen (+310k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus E-5

 TG-1 iHS E-5 
RevealedMay 2012February 2011More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-5 TG-1 iHS 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-5
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
56
environment proofing
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
68
great battery power (350 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
64
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
includes external microphone socket
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus E-5Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
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