Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-3 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-3 was unveiled 16 months later than the XZ-2 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-3 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and XZ-2 iHS is 90 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-3 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer TG-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.