Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-3

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 14 months earlier than the TG-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the TG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and TG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and TG-3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-16 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.