Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-6

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-510 was manufactured 12 years before the TG-6 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-510 grades vs the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 features exterior 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) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-510 against the TG-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and TG-6 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and TG-6.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-510 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-6 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.