Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-3

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was manufactured 5 months before the TG-3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-P5 scores versus the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 provides exterior 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-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 vs the TG-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and TG-3 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and TG-3.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P5 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.