Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-3

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus TG-3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was launched 6 years before the TG-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-30 scores versus the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 enjoys outer dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 vs the TG-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and TG-3 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and TG-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-30 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-3 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.