Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus TG-4

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-3 versus Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 12 months earlier than the TG-4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-3 grades versus the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-3 against the TG-4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and TG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and TG-4.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older TG-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.