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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was introduced 8 years before the TG-5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-600 scores against the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus TG-5

 E-600 TG-5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus E-600

 TG-5 E-600 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2009Newer by 93 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-5

 E-600 TG-5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-600 and the TG-5.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and TG-5 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and TG-5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-600 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged E-600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
39
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography features
Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
68
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
18
no video
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus E-600Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-600 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2009-08-30 2017-05-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $449