Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FX580

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 7 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-870 scores against the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-870 compared to the FX580.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-870 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.