Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS3

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 4 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the ZS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and ZS3.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.