Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-3

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 8010 versus Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced 5 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 8010 matches up against the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 versus Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 8010 compared to the TG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and TG-3.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to produce more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.