• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FP3 advantages over Olympus TG-830

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    145g vs 214g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 17 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Olympus TG-830 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FP3

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.5 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-5010

Panasonic DMC-FP3
Olympus FE-5010
  • $128
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More pixels
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus TG-830
Olympus FE-5010
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Samsung TL220

Panasonic DMC-FP3
Samsung TL220
  • $128
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video
Olympus TG-830
Samsung TL220
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FP1

Panasonic DMC-FP3
Panasonic DMC-FP1
  • $128
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Olympus TG-830
Panasonic DMC-FP1
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compared to Fujifilm XP150

Panasonic DMC-FP3
Fujifilm XP150
  • $128
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video
Olympus TG-830
Fujifilm XP150
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • HDMI out
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Fujifilm XP170

Panasonic DMC-FP3
Fujifilm XP170
  • $128
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
Olympus TG-830
Fujifilm XP170
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
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