Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was manufactured 5 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-3 scores against the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the TS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and TS1.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.