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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Older Model is 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 7 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-6 scores vs the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic TS3

 TG-6 TS3 
IntroducedMay 2019August 2011Fresher by 95 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus TG-6

 TS3 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS3

 TG-6 TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the TS3.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and TS3.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (253 grams)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2019-05-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes 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 Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $449 $380