Olympus 1s vs Panasonic TS3

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus 1s and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 1s (1/1.7") and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1s was manufactured 3 years after the TS3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1s scores against the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 1s against the TS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and TS3 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and TS3.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 1s offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The newer 1s is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.