Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-3

On this page, we are comparing the Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled within a month of the TG-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D30 scores against the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 features physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D30 versus the TG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and TG-3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.