Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-5

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was announced 6 years before the TG-5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-P3 scores versus the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-P3 against the TG-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and TG-5 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and TG-5.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-P3 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged E-P3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.