Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 vs Olympus Tough TG-3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      BrandPanasonicOlympus
      ModelLumix DC-G100Tough TG-3
      Successor ModelOlympus Tough TG-4
      MSRP$749 (w/12-32 lens), $799 (w/12-32 lens and tripod grip)$349
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      ProcessorTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,840k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.46x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye redduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off      		Auto
      redeye reduction
      fill-in
      off
      LED
      Flash Range3.60 m at ISO 100
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Internal Recording ModesMP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit10 min - UHD 4K@30/25/24p, Full HD@120/100p
      20 min - Full HD@60/50p
      30 min - Full HD@30/25/24p
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMultipleMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Dimensions116 x 83 x 54 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 2.13")112 x 66 x 31 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 6.1 x 4.5"6.693 x 5.591 x 2.598"
      Package Weight1.665 lb1.25 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Battery PackBLG10LI-92B
      Battery Life270 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage36 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemNo


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