Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung GX-10

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-3 was manufactured 7 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-3 scores against the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 provides 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) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-3 versus the GX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TG-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.