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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic 3D1
(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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 20 months after the 3D1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS 3D1 
IntroducedJune 2013November 2011Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 3D1 TG-2 iHS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS 3D1 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with 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") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic 3D1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the 3D1.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and 3D1.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The younger TG-2 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
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 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
27
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (350 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
30
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery life (350 shots)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
59
 offers touch focus
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 good battery life (350 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery power (200 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 missing microphone jack
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-28 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech OLED TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - 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 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $670