Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 5 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-3 grades versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys 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 HZ15W has sizing 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 that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 versus the HZ15W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and HZ15W.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.