Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1
Portability
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91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Released May 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched November 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic 3D1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic 3D1
| TG-1 iHS | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | November 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| 3D1 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic 3D1
| TG-1 iHS | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the 3D1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and 3D1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-1 iHS will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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great battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
has focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-05-08 | 2011-11-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 610 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 350 photos | 200 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI90B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $399 | $670 |