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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 3 years later than the FH7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-860 matches up versus the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic FH7

 TG-860 FH7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2011More recent by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus TG-860

 FH7 TG-860 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH7

 TG-860 FH7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 vs the FH7.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and FH7.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The younger TG-860 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
48
really wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-09-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $149