Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic ZS3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-610 was revealed 21 months later than the ZS3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-610 matches up against the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic ZS3
TG-610 | ZS3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus TG-610
ZS3 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS3
TG-610 | ZS3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 and the ZS3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and ZS3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 229g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 210 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $223 | $200 |