Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH10

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 3 years later than the FH10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-870 matches up versus the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 versus the FH10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and FH10.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-870 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.