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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 4 years before the ZS80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-3 grades versus the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic ZS80

 TG-3 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus TG-3

 ZS80 TG-3 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2014Newer by 47 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS80

 TG-3 ZS80 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 against the ZS80.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and ZS80.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (330 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (330 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
79
good battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
56
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-03-31 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 images 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $448