Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS10

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The TG-860 was revealed 5 years after the TS10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-860 grades vs the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 against the TS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and TS10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-860 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.