Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus TG-3

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.

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and TG-3 is 80 and 90 respectively.

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.