Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus TG-6

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus TG-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was released 8 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-P3 matches up against the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 compared to the TG-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and TG-6 is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and TG-6.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-P3 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older E-P3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.