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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 5 years after the 3D1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-5 matches up versus the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic 3D1

 TG-5 3D1 
ReleasedMay 2017November 2011Newer by 68 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus TG-5

 3D1 TG-5 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic 3D1

 TG-5 3D1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 versus the 3D1.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and 3D1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and 3D1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
46
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
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good battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (250g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-17 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 340 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $449 $670