Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 14 months earlier than the TG-3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XZ-10 grades versus the TG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has specifications 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 XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 against the TG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and TG-3.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older XZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.