Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-400 was announced 7 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-400 scores against the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-400 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and TG-2 iHS is 77 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.