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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 II
Olympus TG-630 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
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was launched 8 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 scores versus the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M5 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS E-M5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2012Newer by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M5 TG-630 iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 against the TG-630 iHS.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and TG-630 iHS is 81 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
71
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
27
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
82
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
67
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
66
 weather sealing
 comes with touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
59
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
73
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 missing Timelapse mode
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
34
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no external mic port
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2012-04-30 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 425 gr (0.94 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $799 $200