Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FH5
TG-3 | FH5 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 40 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus TG-3
FH5 | TG-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH5
TG-3 | FH5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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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 |