Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic 3D1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-850 iHS was released 2 years after the 3D1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic 3D1
TG-850 iHS | 3D1 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | November 2011 | More modern by 28 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
3D1 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic 3D1
TG-850 iHS | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the 3D1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and 3D1.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 200 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $250 | $670 |