Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH25

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was brought out 4 years after the FH25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-860 scores versus the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 versus the FH25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and FH25.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-860 should have an edge in sensor tech.