Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
E-M5 III | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | February 2012 | More modern by 94 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1030k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-820 iHS
E-M5 III | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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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 |