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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FP3

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS FP3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 FP3 TG-850 iHS 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FP3

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS FP3 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and FP3 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
35
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
69
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
72
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (21mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
 provides focus by touch
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (155g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
50
 quite wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
37
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
33
 quite wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
27
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $182