Olympus E-3 vs Olympus TG-3

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-3 and Olympus TG-3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-3 was brought out 7 years earlier than the TG-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-3 matches up against the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 provides external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Olympus E-3 and Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-3 and the TG-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and TG-3 is 56 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and TG-3.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-3 will offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.