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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic GX9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is relatively similar but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TG-3 was unveiled 4 years before the GX9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-3 matches up against the GX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic GX9

 TG-3 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus TG-3

 GX9 TG-3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018March 2014More modern by 47 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic GX9

 TG-3 GX9 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 features physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic GX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 compared to the GX9.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and GX9 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and GX9.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography advice
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography features
Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (247g)
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (330 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
74
good battery life (330 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
56
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (330 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (247 grams)
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-31 2018-02-13
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 407g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $1,000