Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
(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
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-6 was released 9 years after the FH3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-6 matches up vs the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FH3
| TG-6 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 115 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus TG-6
| FH3 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH3
| TG-6 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 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).
Look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-6 vs the FH3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and FH3 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and FH3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2019-05-22 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 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 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 | 253 grams (0.56 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $160 |