Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TX55

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 2 years after the TX55 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-3 grades vs the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 comes with external 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 Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony TX55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 versus the TX55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.