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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 3 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-4 grades versus the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic TS3

 TG-4 TS3 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2011Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus TG-4

 TS3 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS3

 TG-4 TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 against the TS3.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and TS3.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
74
great battery (380 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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good battery power (310 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
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relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-04-13 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 310 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $380