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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The TG-3 was brought out 6 years prior to the G95 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-3 grades against the G95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic G95

 TG-3 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus TG-3

 G95 TG-3 
AnnouncedApril 2019March 2014More recent by 61 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic G95

 TG-3 G95 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 has got outside 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 G95 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 versus the G95.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and G95 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and G95.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G95 will produce greater detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Panasonic G95
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (247g)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
Panasonic G95 Sports photography details
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (330 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery power (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
74
good battery pack (330 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography advice
56
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (247 grams)
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also called - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-31 2019-04-05
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
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 range - 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 290 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $998