Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-P3 was brought out 17 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P3 matches up against the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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 are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P3 and the TG-630 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and TG-630 iHS is 86 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The E-P3 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged E-P3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.