Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Revealed October 2013
- Superseded the Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus TG-610
E-P5 | TG-610 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 34 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+117k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus E-P5
TG-610 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-610
E-P5 | TG-610 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus TG-610 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-10-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 shots | 210 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $389 | $223 |