Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic 3D1

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic 3D1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was manufactured 4 years after the 3D1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-870 scores versus the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has got external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 vs the 3D1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and 3D1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-870 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.