Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FP7

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 3 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-3 scores versus the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 compared to the FP7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and FP7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and FP7.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.