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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB2000
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung TL350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was released 4 years after the TL350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-3 scores vs the TL350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung TL350

 TG-3 TL350 
IntroducedMarch 2014February 2010Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus TG-3

 TL350 TG-3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung TL350

 TG-3 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 offers physical dimensions 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 TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 compared to the TL350.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and TL350.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger TG-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
Samsung TL350 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (247g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
Samsung TL350 Sports photography info
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL350 Travel photography advice
74
great battery pack (330 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography features
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung TL350
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung TL350
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung TL350
Also called as - WB2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-31 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 195 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $400