Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic SZ3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 2 years later than the SZ3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-4 scores vs the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-4 versus the SZ3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and SZ3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.