Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-5

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-620 was announced 8 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-620 scores against the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 and the TG-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and TG-5 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and TG-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-620 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.