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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-3 matches up versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TG-3 HZ10W 
LaunchedMarch 2014May 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-3

 HZ10W TG-3 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung HZ10W

 TG-3 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 versus the HZ10W.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
has manual focus
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (247g)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
56
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (247 grams)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-31 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $300