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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P3
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was manufactured 8 years before the TG-5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-P2 grades against the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus TG-5

 E-P2 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus E-P2

 TG-5 E-P2 
LaunchedMay 2017April 2010Fresher by 86 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-5

 E-P2 TG-5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 offers external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 versus the TG-5.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and TG-5 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and TG-5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-P2 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older E-P2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
39
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography info
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
43
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2010-04-22 2017-05-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 340 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch price $799 $449