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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 5 years after the FH3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-4 matches up versus the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic FH3

 TG-4 FH3 
RevealedApril 2015January 2010More modern by 65 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus TG-4

 FH3 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH3

 TG-4 FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 vs the FH3.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FH3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and FH3.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (247 grams)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-04-13 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $379 $160