Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-4

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was announced 7 years before the TG-4 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-30 matches up against the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 has got exterior measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-30 versus the TG-4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and TG-4 is 60 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and TG-4.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-30 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-4 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.