Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FX700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was manufactured 3 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-3 matches up against the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 against the FX700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and FX700 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and FX700.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 provides an advantage in sensor technology.