Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZR1

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 4 years after the ZR1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-3 matches up against the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 vs the ZR1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and ZR1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and ZR1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.