Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS4
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
34
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
34
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
(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
- Later Model is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-3 matches up versus the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic TS4
| TG-3 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 27 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus TG-3
| TS4 | TG-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS4
| TG-3 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 vs the TS4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and TS4.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (247g)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (330 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
great battery power (330 shots)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
better than average battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
great battery power (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2014-03-31 | 2012-01-31 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface 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 photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| 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 |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $350 | $399 |