Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FZ28

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FZ28, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 6 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-860 matches up versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-860 and the FZ28.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and FZ28.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.