Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-3

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 5 years prior to the TG-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 and the TG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and TG-3.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.