Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-5

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was unveiled 10 years prior to the TG-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-510 matches up versus the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 comes with physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-510 and the TG-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and TG-5 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and TG-5.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-5 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.