Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS3

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 (1/1.7") and TS3 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was announced 2 years later than the TS3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 matches up versus the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1 vs the TS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and TS3 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and TS3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The 1 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer 1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.