Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1
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![Olympus Tough TG-3 front Olympus Tough TG-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-3/Olympus-TG-3-front.jpg)
![Olympus XZ-1 front Olympus XZ-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-XZ-1/Olympus-XZ-1-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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The TG-3 was brought out 3 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-3 scores against the XZ-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus XZ-1
TG-3 | XZ-1 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus TG-3
XZ-1 | TG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Olympus XZ-1
TG-3 | XZ-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-3 and the XZ-1.
![Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-3-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
![Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-3-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and XZ-1.
All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-3 will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-3-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-3-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2752 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 275 gr (0.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 320 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $567 |