Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G100

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic G100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very comparable but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TG-3 was manufactured 7 years prior to the G100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-3 scores versus the G100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic G100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the G100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and G100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and G100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.