Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FP3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 4 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the FP3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and FP3 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and FP3.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS provides an edge in sensor innovation.