Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-620 scores versus the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-620 and the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and TG-1 iHS is 71 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-620 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older E-620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.