Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH2

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 3 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-3 matches up versus the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 and the FH2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and FH2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.