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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 9 months after the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic TS3

 TG-1 iHS TS3 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2011Newer by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TS3 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic TS3

 TG-1 iHS TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the TS3.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and TS3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
27
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
great battery (310 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
46
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-08 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 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 speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 350 pictures 310 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $380