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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 6 years after the FP2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-870 matches up versus the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic FP2

		

		

			
 TG-870 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 FP2 TG-870 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FP2

		

		

			
 TG-870 FP2 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 comes with external 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 FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 against the FP2.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and FP2 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and FP2.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
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 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery (300 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
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 good battery (300 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
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 relatively wide (21mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 good battery (300 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
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 relatively wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $80