Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-3 was launched 4 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-3 grades versus the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FH20
TG-3 | FH20 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 52 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus TG-3
FH20 | TG-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH20
TG-3 | FH20 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys physical 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 FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 against the FH20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and FH20 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and FH20.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $350 | $179 |