Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH10

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 15 months later than the FH10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-3 scores versus the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 compared to the FH10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and FH10 is 90 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and FH10.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.