Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-3

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G11 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and TG-3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was launched 5 years before the TG-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G11 scores against the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G11 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 vs the TG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and TG-3 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and TG-3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-3 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind in sensor technology.