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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was manufactured 21 months prior to the ZS60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-3 grades against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic ZS60

 TG-3 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus TG-3

 ZS60 TG-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2016March 2014Fresher by 21 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS60

 TG-3 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 offers exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 vs the ZS60.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and ZS60 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and ZS60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (247 grams)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (330 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (330 CIPA)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
includes touch focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
56
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (330 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average (247 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-03-31 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 330 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $248