Leica Q-P vs Olympus TG-3

The following is a thorough review of the Leica Q-P versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and TG-3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q-P was released 4 years after the TG-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Q-P scores versus the TG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q-P and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q-P Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica Q-P offers external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Leica Q-P versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Q-P compared to the TG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and TG-3 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-P and TG-3.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q-P featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q-P will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q-P is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.