Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 24 months before the NX3000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the NX3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and NX3000.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.