Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-520 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-520 grades against the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 enjoys external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-520 and the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and TG-1 iHS is 68 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.