Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-3

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was manufactured 7 months earlier than the TG-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the N Facebook ready matches up versus the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready provides outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).

Examine the Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the TG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and TG-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older N Facebook ready will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.