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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
85 Imaging
52 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-P5 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-P5 grades vs the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 E-P5 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus E-P5

          

          

            
 TG-850 iHS E-P5 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 E-P5 TG-850 iHS 
RevealedOctober 2013January 2014Same age
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-P5 against the TG-850 iHS.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and TG-850 iHS is 85 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

            Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography advice
71
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
35
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
78
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 great high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors (420g)
69
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
67
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 lacks phase detect auto focus
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
68
 provides focus via touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 more heavy than competitors (420 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
72
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (21mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
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 really wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (330 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
33
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (420g)
33
 really wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-P5Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-10-03 2014-01-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 420g (0.93 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $389 $250