Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH6

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was unveiled 4 years later than the FH6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-870 scores vs the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 and the FH6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and FH6.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.