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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic SZ8, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 3 months after the SZ8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-3 matches up against the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 TG-3 SZ8 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 versus the SZ8.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and SZ8.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography factors
37
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (159g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (330 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (200 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
74
 better than average battery life (330 per charge)
 weather proofing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
67
 lighter than competition (159g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (288mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography details
56
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery pack (200 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging details
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (159 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic SZ8
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $275