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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Updated by OM System OM-5
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M5 III versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was brought out 6 years after the TG-630 iHS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-M5 III TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2013Newer by 83 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-M5 III

 TG-630 iHS E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-M5 III TG-630 iHS 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III features exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 III versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 III vs the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and TG-630 iHS is 80 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
83
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (310 shots)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery life (310 shots)
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
84
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-10-17 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 -
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 - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,199 $200