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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-810 matches up vs the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic ZS3

          

          

            
 TG-810 ZS3 
RevealedAugust 2011May 2009Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus TG-810

          

          

            
 ZS3 TG-810 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS3

          

          

            
 TG-810 ZS3 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 vs the ZS3.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and ZS3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

            Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography factors
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (229 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
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 environment proof
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than competitors (229 grams)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (229g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $428 $200