Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-4

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was announced 12 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-1 matches up against the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 offers exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-1 compared to the TG-4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and TG-4 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and TG-4.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will give you greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.