Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched February 2015
- Later Model is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-860 matches up vs the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic ZS3
| TG-860 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 70 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus TG-860
| ZS3 | TG-860 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic ZS3
| TG-860 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 features physical 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 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-860 against the ZS3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and ZS3.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-860 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224g (0.49 pounds) | 229g (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $279 | $200 |