Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-610

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was announced 2 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-P5 grades versus the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 has external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P5 compared to the TG-610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and TG-610 is 85 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and TG-610.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-P5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.