Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS25

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was released 15 months later than the TS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-3 matches up against the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 has 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 TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 versus the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and TS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and TS25.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.