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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 II was revealed 3 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M5 II matches up versus the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-M5 II TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2012Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k1030kSharper screen (+7k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-M5 II

 TG-820 iHS E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-M5 II TG-820 iHS 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 II vs the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and TG-820 iHS is 80 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M5 II will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
82
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery power (310 shots)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography details
74
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (310 shots)
59
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (310 shots)
38
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-06 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VI
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 grams (1.03 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $500