Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.