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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was unveiled 6 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-870 grades versus the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic FP3

 TG-870 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus TG-870

 FP3 TG-870 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FP3

 TG-870 FP3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 versus the FP3.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and FP3 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and FP3.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-870 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
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good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
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good battery power (300 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
50
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery power (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
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quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-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 alias 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
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $182