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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony G3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 3 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony G3

 TG-1 iHS G3 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 41 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 G3 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k610kCrisper screen (+311k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony G3

 TG-1 iHS G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the G3.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and G3.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-1 iHS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
27
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Sony G3
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony G3
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $200