Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ3

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic SZ3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was unveiled 6 years later than the SZ3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-6 scores against the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 vs the SZ3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and SZ3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.