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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 7 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up versus the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FP3

 TG-5 FP3 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2010More recent by 90 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus TG-5

 FP3 TG-5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FP3

 TG-5 FP3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 versus the FP3.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and FP3 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and FP3.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP3 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
39
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (250g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery (340 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (250g)
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-05-17 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $182