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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out 7 months before the TS3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-610 grades vs the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic TS3

 TG-610 TS3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus TG-610

 TS3 TG-610 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS3

 TG-610 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 versus the TS3.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and TS3.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $223 $380