Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-810

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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.