Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH20

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.

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.

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.

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.