Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-3
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SZ-11
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Launched | March 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 32 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-3
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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).
See the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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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 |