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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was brought out 4 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-3 grades against the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FH22

 TG-3 FH22 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2010Fresher by 52 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus TG-3

 FH22 TG-3 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH22

 TG-3 FH22 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 vs the FH22.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and FH22 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and FH22.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (247g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (330 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
74
good battery power (330 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
56
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery power (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (247g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-03-31 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $200