Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FX75
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FX75 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
- Revealed March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Released June 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FX75, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-3 was announced 3 years later than the FX75 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-3 scores versus the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic FX75
| TG-3 | FX75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 47 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus TG-3
| FX75 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic FX75
| TG-3 | FX75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and FX75 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and FX75.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger TG-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $350 | $139 |