Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-860

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-860, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and TG-860 (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and TG-860 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was revealed 10 years earlier than the TG-860 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-330 matches up against the TG-860 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-330 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 has got physical dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-860 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-330 compared to the TG-860.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and TG-860 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and TG-860.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-330 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-860 will give greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.