Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-5

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The E-30 was manufactured 9 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-30 grades against the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 features physical measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 compared to the TG-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and TG-5 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and TG-5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-30 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.