Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus VH-410

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Olympus VH-410, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-3 was manufactured 20 months after the VH-410 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-3 scores vs the VH-410 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Olympus VH-410. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 vs the VH-410.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and VH-410 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and VH-410.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.