Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Old Model is Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched November 2011

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic 3D1
TG-870 | 3D1 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 51 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus TG-870
3D1 | TG-870 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic 3D1
TG-870 | 3D1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-01-06 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | 200 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $280 | $670 |