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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Successor is Olympus TG-870
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus TG-860, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TG-860 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was launched 3 years before the TG-860 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 matches up versus the TG-860 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus TG-860

 E-M5 TG-860 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus E-M5

 TG-860 E-M5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015April 2012More recent by 33 months

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-860

 E-M5 TG-860 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 offers outside 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) and the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 versus the TG-860.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and TG-860 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and TG-860.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-M5 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The older E-M5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-860 Street photography advice
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography highlights
66
environment proofing
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography information
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no Timelapse recording
48
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
33
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-860
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2012-04-30 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 425 grams (0.94 lbs) 224 grams (0.49 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 rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $799 $279