Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH10

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was launched 2 years later than the FH10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-860 matches up versus the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 compared to the FH10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and FH10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-860 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.