Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GH3

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic GH3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-3 was revealed 19 months after the GH3 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-3 matches up against the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has 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) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic GH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 vs the GH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and GH3 is 90 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and GH3.

All in all, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-3 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent TG-3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.