Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- New Model is Olympus TG-4

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-3
XZ-10 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus XZ-10
TG-3 | XZ-10 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-3
XZ-10 | TG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $428 | $350 |