Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was revealed 5 months before the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P3 grades versus the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P3 against the TG-820 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and TG-820 iHS is 86 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P3 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler.