Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LX3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-3 was released 5 years after the LX3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-3 scores versus the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with outer 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) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-3 versus the LX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and LX3.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-3 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TG-3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.