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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 2 years after the FH3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FH3

 TG-820 iHS FH3 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FH3 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH3

 TG-820 iHS FH3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the FH3.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and FH3.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
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provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
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weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,030k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $160