Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2014
- New Model is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-3 was released 5 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-3 grades against the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FZ28
| TG-3 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 64 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus TG-3
| FZ28 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FZ28
| TG-3 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-3 against the FZ28.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and FZ28.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 417 gr (0.92 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 27 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 17.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 79 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $350 | $599 |
