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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
Panasonic FH20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FH20

 TG-3 FH20 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2010More recent by 52 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus TG-3

 FH20 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH20

 TG-3 FH20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography information
56
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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