Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ3

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was revealed 3 years later than the SZ3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-870 matches up vs the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 versus the SZ3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and SZ3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-870 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.