Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS1

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TG-3 was unveiled 4 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-3 matches up versus the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 has physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-3 and the ZS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and ZS1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and ZS1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-3 will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer TG-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.