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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Newer Model is OM System OM-5
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M5 III versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 III was revealed 7 years after the TG-820 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 III matches up vs the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-M5 III TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2012More modern by 94 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1030kSharper display (+10k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-M5 III

 TG-820 iHS E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-M5 III TG-820 iHS 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 III against the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and TG-820 iHS is 80 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will give you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (310 CIPA)
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (310 shots)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery power (310 shots)
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-17 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,199 $500