Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-3

Here, we are matching up the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 19 months prior to the TG-3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L610 scores against the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L610 versus the TG-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and TG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and TG-3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.