Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SL102

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 5 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-3 scores versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 has got 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 SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 versus the SL102.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and SL102.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.