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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Successor is Olympus E-410
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-400 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-400 was unveiled 8 years before the TG-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-400 matches up versus the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus TG-3

 E-400 TG-3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus E-400

 TG-3 E-400 
IntroducedMarch 2014September 2006Newer by 91 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kCrisper display (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus TG-3

 E-400 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-400 and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-400 versus the TG-3.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and TG-3 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and TG-3.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-3 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-400
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
46
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-400
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery power (330 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-400
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
45
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
56
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average (247g)
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus E-400Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-400 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2006-09-14 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $350