Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FS25

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 5 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-3 grades against the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 features 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 FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-3 versus the FS25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.