Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung GX-20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-3 was revealed 6 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-3 matches up versus the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 has got external 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 Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 against the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and GX-20 is 90 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and GX-20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-3 will show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.