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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-810 versus Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TG-3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-810 scores vs the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus TG-3

 TG-810 TG-3 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus TG-810

 TG-3 TG-810 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2011More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus TG-3

 TG-810 TG-3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-810 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 versus the TG-3.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and TG-3.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
56
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus TG-810Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-810 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 220 photos 330 photos
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at release $428 $350