Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus TG-870
E-M5 II | TG-870 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2015 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-870
E-M5 II | TG-870 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
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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 |