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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 5 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-860 scores vs the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic FH3

 TG-860 FH3 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus TG-860

 FH3 TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH3

 TG-860 FH3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-860 against the FH3.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and FH3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
48
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
33
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $160