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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise 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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic FP8

 TG-870 FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2009More modern by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus TG-870

 FP8 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FP8

 TG-870 FP8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
36
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography info
Panasonic FP8 Street photography info
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
69
great battery (300 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
50
fairly wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (300 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-06 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $300