Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very close but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-3 was launched 24 months after the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-3 grades versus the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 and the NX1000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and NX1000.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.