Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 14 months later than the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-3 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 offers outer dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.