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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Older Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was introduced 6 years before the TG-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-450 grades vs the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus TG-3

 E-450 TG-3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus E-450

 TG-3 E-450 
AnnouncedMarch 2014March 2009More recent by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-3

 E-450 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-450 vs the TG-3.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and TG-3 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and TG-3.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-450 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-3 will offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (426g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (330 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
53
lighter than average (426g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery life (330 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
56
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
great battery life (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus E-450Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2009-03-31 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $138 $350