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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FZ70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was released 9 months after the FZ70 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-3 matches up versus the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 TG-3 FZ70 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2013More modern by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 FZ70 TG-3 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 TG-3 FZ70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 offers external dimensions 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 FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-3 versus the FZ70.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and FZ70 is 90 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and FZ70.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The younger TG-3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
37
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
56
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than others (606g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
55
 amazing zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
74
 great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 environment proof
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
55
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (20mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (606g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography details
56
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
54
 has manual focus
 quite wide (20mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
34
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
26
 quite wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have mic support
 heavier than others (606 grams)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FZ70
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $300