Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Launched November 2013
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe TG-3 was released 5 months after the LF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-3 grades versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic LF1
TG-3 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus TG-3
LF1 | TG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic LF1
TG-3 | LF1 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 provides outer 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 LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 vs the LF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and LF1 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and LF1.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-3 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2013-11-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $500 |