Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G10 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
- Updated by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Introduced August 2010
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Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic G10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-3 matches up vs the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic G10
| TG-3 | G10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus TG-3
| G10 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic G10
| TG-3 | G10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the G10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and G10 is 90 and 72 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and G10.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-3 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer TG-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2010-08-09 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 388g (0.86 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 411 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $350 | $550 |