Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FH7

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic FH7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-3 was manufactured 2 years after the FH7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-3 matches up vs the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 compared to the FH7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and FH7.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.