Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS3

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was announced 3 years after the TS3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-860 grades against the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 vs the TS3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and TS3.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-860 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.