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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 2 years after the TS20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-3 scores versus the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic TS20

		

		

			
 TG-3 TS20 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 27 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 TS20 TG-3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS20

		

		

			
 TG-3 TS20 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 against the TS20.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and TS20.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The younger TG-3 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
30
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
74
 good battery power (330 shots)
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
70
 lighter than competition in class (142g)
 environment proof
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
56
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 good battery power (330 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
41
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
31
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-03-31 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $179