- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Olympus TG-2
TG-2 vs TG-3 |
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Successor: |
Olympus TG-4
TG-3 vs TG-4 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | TG-3 | 360 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Action Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $349.99 | $499.95 |
Street Price: | $349.00 | $249.99 |
Date Available: | 2014-06-15 | 2016-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
8.7 oz
(247 g)
includes batteries |
7.0 oz
(198 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.2 in. (112 x 66 x 31 mm) |
2.6 x
2.4 x
2.4 in. (66 x 61 x 60 mm) |
Waterproof: | Yes | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | 98.00 feet (30 meters) | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI CMOS | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 30.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) | 7744 x 3872 (30.0 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 432x324 (240p) |
3840x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (24p) 1440x960 (30p/25p) 480x640 (120p/100p) 240x320 (240p/200p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound, AVI/Motion JPEG (High-Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements | Dual fixed focus, fixed aperture lenses produce 360 degree angle of view |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm | 8.2mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 18mm | 1.6mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter | f/2.0 (fixed) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP, Spot AF, AF Tracking | n/a |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / No LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | No |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) | |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, 100-1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent1, Underwater, One-touch | TBA |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/8000 - 1 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering | Matrix, center-weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, ePortrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Under Water Snapshot, Under Water Wide1, Under Water Wide2, Under Water Macro, Snow, Panorama, Backlight HDR; Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Fish Eye, Sparkle, Reflection, Fragmented; Microscope Modes: Microscope, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing, Microscope Control; Photo Story | TBA |
Self Timer: | 2, 12, custom seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off, LED | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO 1600: W: 0.2m - 7.9m; T: 0.1m - 3.1m | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound, AVI/Motion JPEG (High-Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo) |
Included Memory: | 36.0 MB | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | Yes | |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional remote control |
Connections (extended): | Multi-terminal (USB Connector, DC Jack, Audio/Video Output), Micro HDMI (Type D) | Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 380 shots | 230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 70 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-92B | Proprietary EN-EL12 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1x Proprietary EN-EL12 lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | CD-ROM with Instruction Manual and Olympus Viewer 3 Software | None; Free downloads: Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 app for iOS and Android devices, KeyMission 360/170 Utility program for PC and Mac |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Waterproof (50 ft/15m), Crushproof (220lbf/100 kgf), Shockproof (7 ft/2.1m), Freezeproof (Down to 14F / -10C), Dustproof, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, focus stacking. Available in red or black. | Dual lenses and 20MP sensors capture 360 degree video up to 4K UHD, electronic Vibration Reduction (4K not supported), Waterproof down to 30m/98ft for 60 mins, Shockproof to 2m/6.6ft, Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C/14F), SnapBridge 360/170 compatible, integrated Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth. |