Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH22

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FH22, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 6 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-870 matches up against the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 features outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 against the FH22.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and FH22.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.