Olympus E-410 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-410 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-410 grades versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 comes with 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) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-410 and the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and TG-1 iHS is 77 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-410 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.