Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") have different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was brought out 5 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-860 matches up versus the FZ1000 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 vs the FZ1000 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and FZ1000 II is 91 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and FZ1000 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-860 will be behind in sensor tech.