Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS3
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS3 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
- Announced March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Older Model is Panasonic TS2
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS4

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-3 was released 2 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-3 matches up versus the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic TS3
TG-3 | TS3 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus TG-3
TS3 | TG-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS3
TG-3 | TS3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 offers outside dimensions 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 TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 against the TS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and TS3.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 197g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 310 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $350 | $380 |