Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the TG-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TG-3 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and TG-3.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.