Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was manufactured 20 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-3 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

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

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.