Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH3

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic GH3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was announced 6 years after the GH3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up against the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 vs the GH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and GH3 is 90 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and GH3.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH3 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.