Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH7

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.