Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-510 was unveiled 6 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-510 scores versus the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-510 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and TG-2 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-510 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.