Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3
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![Nikon Coolpix P7100 front Nikon Coolpix P7100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100/Nikon-P7100-front.jpg)
![Olympus Tough TG-3 front Olympus Tough TG-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-3/Olympus-TG-3-front.jpg)
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Released February 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P7000
- Updated by Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and TG-3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
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The P7100 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TG-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7100 grades vs the TG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Olympus TG-3
P7100 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon P7100
TG-3 | P7100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Olympus TG-3
P7100 | TG-3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 features external measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P7100 vs the TG-3.
![Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and TG-3 is 82 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and TG-3.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-3 will result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older P7100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-20 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395 grams (0.87 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 330 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $750 | $350 |