Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20
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40 Features
46 Overall
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![Olympus Tough TG-3 front Olympus Tough TG-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-3/Olympus-TG-3-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20/Panasonic-ZS20-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The TG-3 was released 24 months after the ZS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-3 scores vs the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic ZS20
TG-3 | ZS20 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus TG-3
ZS20 | TG-3 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS20
TG-3 | ZS20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 features outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the ZS20.
![Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and ZS20.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TG-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $350 | $349 |