Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-3

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-520 was revealed 6 years before the TG-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-520 scores against the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-520 enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-520 against the TG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and TG-3 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and TG-3.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-520 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-3 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.