Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS10
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS10 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
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-3 was manufactured 4 years after the TS10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-3 scores vs the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic TS10
TG-3 | TS10 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 51 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus TG-3
TS10 | TG-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS10
TG-3 | TS10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 compared to the TS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and TS10.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2010-01-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine IV |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 gr (0.54 pounds) | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $249 |