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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic XS1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 15 months after the XS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-3 grades vs the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 TG-3 XS1 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2013Newer by 15 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 XS1 TG-3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 TG-3 XS1 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 versus the XS1.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and XS1 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and XS1.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The newer TG-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
37
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
30
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (103g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (330 shots)
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
74
 better than average battery (330 shots)
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
56
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (330 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
38
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $130