Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung PL120

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 3 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-3 scores versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has outside measurements 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 PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 against the PL120.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and PL120.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.