Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-850 iHS was introduced 13 months later than the SZ3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic SZ3
TG-850 iHS | SZ3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
SZ3 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic SZ3
TG-850 iHS | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the SZ3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and SZ3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-850 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | 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 gr (0.48 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $250 | $150 |