Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH6

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FH6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 2 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-3 scores against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 versus the FH6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and FH6.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.