Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS25
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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95 Imaging
40 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS25 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
- Introduced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic TS25
TG-3 | TS25 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus TG-3
TS25 | TG-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS25
TG-3 | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $180 |