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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was introduced 9 months later than the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-P5 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-P5 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedOctober 2013January 2013Fresher by 9 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-P5

 TG-830 iHS E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-P5 TG-830 iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 has physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P5 and the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and TG-830 iHS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-P5 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger E-P5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P5
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
67
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
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touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (420g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-P5Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-10-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) -
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 gr (0.93 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $389 $0