Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FX48

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 5 years after the FX48 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-3 grades vs the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 features external 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 FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 versus the FX48.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and FX48 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and FX48.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TG-3 provides an edge in sensor technology.