Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W570

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W570, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was brought out 3 years after the W570 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-3 matches up against the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 compared to the W570.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and W570.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.