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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 4 years prior to the TG-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the TG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-3

 SZ-10 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SZ-10

 TG-3 SZ-10 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2011More recent by 38 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-3

 SZ-10 TG-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 against the TG-3.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and TG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and TG-3.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors (215g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery life (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
56
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-08 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $350