Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed November 2007
- Alternate Name is EVOLT E-510
- Older Model is Olympus E-500
- Renewed by Olympus E-520
(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
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-510 was introduced 7 years prior to the TG-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-510 matches up against the TG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus TG-3
E-510 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus E-510
TG-3 | E-510 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | November 2007 | More modern by 77 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-3
E-510 | TG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 provides external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-510 against the TG-3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and TG-3 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and TG-3.
All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-510 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-3 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-510 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Also referred to as | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2007-11-23 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 490 gr (1.08 lb) | 247 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 442 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $550 | $350 |