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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 4 years after the FH1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-3 scores against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FH1

 TG-3 FH1 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus TG-3

 FH1 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH1

 TG-3 FH1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 offers external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 vs the FH1.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and FH1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (330 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery life (330 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
56
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-31 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $150