Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH27

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FH27, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was announced 5 years after the FH27 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-870 grades versus the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 vs the FH27.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and FH27.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-870 provides an edge in sensor innovation.