Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was released 22 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-P3 scores against the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P3 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and TG-2 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-P3 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-P3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.