Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the ZR3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.