Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FZ60

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic FZ60, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 2 years after the FZ60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-860 grades vs the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-860 against the FZ60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and FZ60 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-860 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.