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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FH3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 6 years after the FH3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-870 matches up versus the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic FH3

 TG-870 FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus TG-870

 FH3 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FH3

 TG-870 FH3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 provides external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the FH3.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and FH3.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography information
Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (300 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
69
great battery life (300 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
great battery life (300 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
32
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $160