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

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.

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.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
E-M5 III | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Released | October 2019 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 83 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-630 iHS
E-M5 III | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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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 |