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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-3
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-5 was revealed 3 years before the TG-2 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-5 scores vs the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 E-5 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k610kClearer display (+310k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus E-5

 TG-2 iHS E-5 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 E-5 TG-2 iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 features outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-5 against the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and TG-2 iHS is 58 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The E-5 features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged E-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very 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-2 iHS
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proof
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-5
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
56
environment proof
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
64
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
has mic port
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus E-5Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-5 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-03 2013-06-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V+ -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,700 $380