Olympus E-410 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was released 7 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-410 scores against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-410 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-410 and the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and TG-2 iHS is 77 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.