Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FH22
TG-3 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus TG-3
FH22 | TG-3 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH22
TG-3 | FH22 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and FH22 is 90 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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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 |