Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W620

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 2 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-3 scores vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 and the W620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and W620.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.