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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 9 months earlier than the TS6 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-3 matches up versus the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic TS6

 TG-3 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus TG-3

 TS6 TG-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2014More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS6

 TG-3 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 against the TS6.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and TS6.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography features
Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (247 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (330 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (330 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (330 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than others (247g)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-03-31 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 370 shots
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 recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $300