Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL5 was announced 3 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL5 matches up against the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-PL5 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-PL5
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-PL5 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL5 vs the TG-830 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and TG-830 iHS.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL5 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $400 | $0 |