Olympus TG-4 vs Sony G3

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 6 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-4 scores vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 versus the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and G3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.