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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Released October 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was launched 4 years prior to the TG-5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P5 grades against the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus TG-5

 E-P5 TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus E-P5

 TG-5 E-P5 
RevealedMay 2017October 2013More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-5

 E-P5 TG-5 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has outer 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) while the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 and the TG-5.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and TG-5 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and TG-5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
39
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (420g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
68
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
good battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (420g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (250g)
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus PEN E-P5Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2013-10-03 2017-05-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420g (0.93 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $389 $449