Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS12

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 6 years after the FS12 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-870 grades against the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FS12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 vs the FS12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and FS12 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and FS12.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.