Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus TG-3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was introduced 23 months earlier than the TG-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 scores vs the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 versus the TG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and TG-3 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and TG-3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The E-M5 has the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more aged E-M5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.