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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic S3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was launched 8 months later than the S3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-810 scores vs the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic S3

 TG-810 S3 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Olympus TG-810

 S3 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic S3

 TG-810 S3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 vs the S3.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and S3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-810 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Panasonic S3
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
Panasonic S3 Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic S3
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $428 $110