Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP7

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was revealed 5 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-870 scores vs the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 provides 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 FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 and the FP7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and FP7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and FP7.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-870 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.