Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-610

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-610, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was introduced 16 months before the TG-610 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-600 grades against the TG-610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-600 compared to the TG-610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and TG-610 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and TG-610.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-600 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.