Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M5 matches up against the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 has physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 against the TG-830 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and TG-830 iHS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M5 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older E-M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.