Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LZ40

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic LZ40, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was manufactured 3 months after the LZ40 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-3 matches up versus the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 against the LZ40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and LZ40 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and LZ40.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.