Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was manufactured 6 years after the FP8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-870 matches up vs the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 compared to the FP8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and FP8 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.