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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
71 Imaging
47 Features
50 Overall
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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).
Look at the Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
Photography Glossary
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