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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
80 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-870, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and TG-870 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was revealed 11 months before the TG-870 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M5 II matches up versus the TG-870 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 E-M5 II TG-870 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 TG-870 E-M5 II 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2015More recent by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 E-M5 II TG-870 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II features physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 II against the TG-870.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and TG-870 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and TG-870.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M5 II has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older E-M5 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
72
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
36
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography details
Olympus TG-870 Street photography details
82
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
65
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
65
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 bad battery pack (310 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography details
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
74
 weather sealing
 provides focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery pack (310 per charge)
69
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competition (221 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
74
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 bad battery pack (310 shots)
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 reasonably wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
82
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external mic port
32
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-870
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2016-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $280