Olympus Stylus TG-3 Tough - Camera
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- Best price today: $99.00 used at eBay (checked Nov 13, 2026).
- Checked at 6 stores.
Our take on the Olympus Stylus TG-3 Tough - Camera
The Olympus Stylus TG-3 is a rugged point-and-shoot built for abuse: it survives drops from 2.1 m, works 15 m underwater, and shrugs off dust and cold. Its standout feature is a bright f2.0-4.9 lens paired with a ring-light macro mode that lets it focus down to 1 cm, which few tough cameras match. The 16 MP 1/2.3-inch sensor and 1/2000s top shutter are ordinary for its class, so image quality is good in daylight but soft in low light. It suits snorkelers, hikers and parents who want a camera that keeps working when a phone would not.
- Waterproof to 15 m, drop-proof to 2.1 m
- Bright f2.0 lens at the wide end
- Microscope-style macro ring light
- Crushproof, dustproof and freeze-proof body
- Fast autofocus for a tough camera
- Small sensor limits low-light image quality
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- eBayPre-owned
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$99.00Free shippingChecked 13 min ago - MercariPre-owned
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$202.34Free shippingChecked 13 min ago - Victory CameraNew
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$195.00Free shippingChecked 57 min ago - bhphotovideo.comNew
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$349.00Free shippingChecked 57 min ago - AdoramaNew
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$349.00Free shippingChecked 57 min ago - Backscatter Underwater Video & PhotoNew
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Olympus Stylus TG-3 Tough - Camera price history
Lowest price we've seen: $195.00 on Nov 13 at Victory Camera. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 13.
What reviewers say
Owners rate the TG-3 as one of the toughest compacts around and praise its underwater and macro performance. Reviewers note that image quality is fine in good light but noisy indoors, and that the battery drains quickly with GPS enabled.
- DurabilityPraisedOwners report it keeps working after drops, sand and saltwater use.
- Macro modePraisedThe ring light and close focus make tiny subjects easy to shoot.
- Low-light image qualityCriticisedReviewers say indoor and high-ISO shots come out noisy and soft.
Questions and answers
- Is the TG-3 good for snorkeling?
- Yes. It is rated waterproof to 15 m, so snorkeling and shallow dives are well within its limit. Rinse it in fresh water after saltwater use.
- Does it shoot RAW?
- No. The TG-3 saves JPEG files only, so there is limited room to recover highlights or shadows later.
- How does it compare with the TG-4?
- The TG-4 adds RAW capture and a slightly improved sensor. The TG-3 remains the cheaper way into the same tough body and macro system.
- What is in the box?
- The camera, a LI-42B battery, a charger and a USB cable. A wrist strap is usually included too.
- Can it focus very close?
- Yes. In microscope mode it focuses down to about 1 cm, and the built-in ring light illuminates the subject.
- Is it good in low light?
- Only moderately. The small sensor gets noisy above ISO 800, so it is best used in daylight or with the flash.
- Where is the Olympus Stylus TG-3 Tough - Camera cheapest?
- At eBay, for $99.00, as of our latest check.
