Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FX75

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FX75, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was launched 4 years later than the FX75 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-860 scores versus the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 versus the FX75.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and FX75.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-860 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.