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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 II
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 was manufactured 21 months before the TG-850 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M5 grades against the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M5 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS E-M5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2012More modern by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M5 TG-850 iHS 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 versus the TG-850 iHS.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and TG-850 iHS is 81 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and TG-850 iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
71
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
35
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Street photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
82
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
69
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 no phase detect AF
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
66
 environment proof
 has touch focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
72
 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
73
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 does not have Timelapse function
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (330 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
34
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
33
 rather wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2012-04-30 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 425 grams (0.94 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at release $799 $250