Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 was brought out 14 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 grades against the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 offers exterior 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-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 against the TG-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and TG-2 iHS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M5 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older E-M5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.