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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The TG-3 was launched 7 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference 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 ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-3 matches up versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 ZV-1 TG-3 
ReleasedMay 2020March 2014More recent by 74 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-3 ZV-1 
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 vs the ZV-1.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and ZV-1.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TG-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
37
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
73
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
85
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
74
 better than average battery (330 CIPA)
 environment proof
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography features
56
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 better than average battery (330 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
70
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony ZV-1
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-31 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $350 $750