Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ3

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic SZ3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 15 months later than the SZ3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-3 matches up vs the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 features exterior dimensions 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 SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the SZ3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and SZ3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.