Olympus E-5 vs Olympus TG-4

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was brought out 5 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-5 scores against the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 has got outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-5 compared to the TG-4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and TG-4 is 58 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and TG-4.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-4 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be behind in sensor technology.