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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic LF1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic LF1

 TG-3 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus TG-3

 LF1 TG-3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic LF1

 TG-3 LF1 
LaunchedMarch 2014November 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography details
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
Panasonic LF1 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (247g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (330 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (330 per charge)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery (330 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (247g)
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic LF1
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
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