Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FH1
TG-3 | FH1 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 52 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus TG-3
FH1 | TG-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH1
TG-3 | FH1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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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 |