Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic G3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 24 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and G3 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and G3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G3 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.