Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The E-400 was manufactured 6 years prior to the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-400 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-400 and the TG-1 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and TG-1 iHS is 77 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-400 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.