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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 II was revealed 11 months later than the TG-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M5 II grades versus the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 E-M5 II TG-3 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2014Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 TG-3 E-M5 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 E-M5 II TG-3 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II has got external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 II and the TG-3.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and TG-3 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and TG-3.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 II has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent E-M5 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
71
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW files
37
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
82
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
65
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 terrible battery power (310 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography info
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
74
 environment sealing
 includes focus via touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery power (310 shots)
74
 better than average battery pack (330 shots)
 weather proof
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
74
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
56
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging details
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
82
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone socket
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2015-02-06 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 469 grams (1.03 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $350