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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 5 years earlier than the TG-3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1000pj matches up vs the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus TG-3

 S1000pj TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon S1000pj

 TG-3 S1000pj 
RevealedMarch 2014August 2009More modern by 56 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-3

 S1000pj TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj has got outer measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1000pj and the TG-3.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and TG-3.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (330 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
great battery (330 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
56
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $289 $350