Olympus E-420 vs Olympus TG-3

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus TG-3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-420 was revealed 6 years earlier than the TG-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-420 scores vs the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 has got external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-420 versus the TG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and TG-3 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and TG-3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-420 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-3 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.