Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH3

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic GH3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-810 was introduced 13 months before the GH3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-810 scores versus the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 versus the GH3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and GH3 is 92 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and GH3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GH3 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.