Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS3

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 10 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-6 scores vs the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 versus the ZS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-6 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.