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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-3 was released 3 years after the FH5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-3 matches up versus the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FH5

 TG-3 FH5 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 40 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus TG-3

 FH5 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH5

 TG-3 FH5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 has 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) and the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 against the FH5.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and FH5.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (247g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
74
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (121g)
has touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
56
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (247g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-31 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack 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 One One
Cost at release $350 $169