Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G3
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic G2
- Updated by Panasonic G5
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-6 was brought out 7 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic G3
| TG-6 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 96 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus TG-6
| G3 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G3
| TG-6 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 and the G3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and G3 is 90 and 83 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and G3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G3 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2011-07-11 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 336g (0.74 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 667 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | 270 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $449 | $500 |