Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.