Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-870

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-870, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TG-870 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was manufactured 3 years before the TG-870 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-P5 matches up against the TG-870 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-870 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 compared to the TG-870.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and TG-870 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and TG-870.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P5 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged E-P5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.