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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 3 months later than the ZS40 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-3 grades versus the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 ZS40 TG-3 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 TG-3 ZS40 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 compared to the ZS40.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and ZS40.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography info
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
52
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition (247 grams)
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery power (330 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
54
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography features
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 great battery power (330 per charge)
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (247g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
56
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 great battery power (330 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
56
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging details
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (247g)
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (240g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
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    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 images 300 images
Form of battery 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 media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $450