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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-810, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was launched 3 years later than the TG-810 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M5 II matches up vs the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus TG-810

 E-M5 II TG-810 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2011More recent by 43 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 TG-810 E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-810

 E-M5 II TG-810 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II provides physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the TG-810.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and TG-810 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and TG-810.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger E-M5 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
82
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography info
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
74
environment proof
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (310 shots)
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging info
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus TG-810
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2015-02-06 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic III+
Sensor type MOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $699 $428