Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-810
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-810 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
- Revealed April 2012
- Updated by Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-810, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-M5 was manufactured 9 months after the TG-810 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M5 matches up against the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus TG-810
E-M5 | TG-810 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | August 2011 | More modern by 9 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus E-M5
TG-810 | E-M5 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 610k | Clearer display (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-810
E-M5 | TG-810 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 compared to the TG-810.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and TG-810 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and TG-810.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus TG-810 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-04-30 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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 | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 610k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 425g (0.94 pounds) | 215g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $799 | $428 |