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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was manufactured within a month of the TS3 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-810 matches up vs the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic TS3

 TG-810 TS3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus TG-810

 TS3 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic TS3

 TG-810 TS3 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has outside 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 TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 vs the TS3.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and TS3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and TS3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-810 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
64
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery (310 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 310 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $428 $380