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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(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
  • Released April 2012
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M5 II
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 E-M5 TG-3 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 TG-3 E-M5 
IntroducedMarch 2014April 2012More modern by 23 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 E-M5 TG-3 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
See the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and TG-3 is 81 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
71
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
37
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
82
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 has no phase detect AF
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery (330 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
66
 environment proof
 comes with focus by touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
74
 great battery (330 shots)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors (247g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
73
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 no Time Lapse mode
56
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 weather sealing
 great battery (330 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging factors
34
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2012-04-30 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 425 grams (0.94 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $799 $350