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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 3 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FP3

 TG-2 iHS FP3 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FP3 TG-2 iHS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP3

 TG-2 iHS FP3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the FP3.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and FP3 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and FP3.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
68
good battery life (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
provides touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (155g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $182