Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-3
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SZ-10
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Revealed | March 2014 | February 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-3
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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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 |