Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP5

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 5 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-870 scores versus the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 compared to the FP5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and FP5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and FP5.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.