Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus TG-5

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-3 versus Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TG-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-3 scores vs the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 has external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 vs the TG-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and TG-5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.