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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 3 years prior to the TG-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades against the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-3

 SZ-11 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SZ-11

 TG-3 SZ-11 
LaunchedMarch 2014July 2011Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-3

 SZ-11 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 and the TG-3.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and TG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and TG-3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
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resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (330 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (226g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery (330 shots)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
56
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (247g)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-11 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-27 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 pictures 330 pictures
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $253 $350