Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-860

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus TG-860, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and TG-860 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TG-860 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-450 was revealed 6 years before the TG-860 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-450 scores vs the TG-860 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 features outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-450 against the TG-860.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and TG-860 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and TG-860.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-860 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.