Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(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 April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced November 2011
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-4 was released 3 years after the 3D1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-4 scores versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic 3D1
TG-4 | 3D1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | November 2011 | Newer by 42 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus TG-4
3D1 | TG-4 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic 3D1
TG-4 | 3D1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-4 compared to the 3D1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and 3D1 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and 3D1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 200 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $379 | $670 |