Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-520 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-520 was brought out 5 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-520 scores against the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 enjoys outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-520 and the TG-630 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and TG-630 iHS is 68 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.