Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 4 years after the FP8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the FP8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and FP8 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.