Olympus E-420 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-420 was launched 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-420 matches up against the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-420 against the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and TG-1 iHS is 77 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and TG-1 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-420 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.