Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-3

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 2 months before the TG-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-100 matches up versus the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 and the TG-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TG-3 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and TG-3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.