Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FP3
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FP3 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
- Launched March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FP3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-3 was announced 4 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-3 matches up against the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FP3
| TG-3 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 52 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus TG-3
| FP3 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FP3
| TG-3 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-3 against the FP3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and FP3 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and FP3.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $350 | $182 |