Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus TG-860
| E-M5 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+150k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus E-M5
| TG-860 | E-M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | April 2012 | More recent by 33 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-860
| E-M5 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus 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 |