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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 4 months after the 3D1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic 3D1

 TG-820 iHS 3D1 
Display resolution1030k460kCrisper display (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 3D1 TG-820 iHS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic 3D1

 TG-820 iHS 3D1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012November 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the 3D1.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and 3D1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and 3D1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
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offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography information
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weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
38
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,030 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 220 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $670