Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ7

Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic SZ7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 2 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-3 matches up vs the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 offers physical 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 compared to the SZ7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.