Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-3

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.