Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ40

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ40, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was introduced 5 years after the FZ40 which is quite a sizable 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 FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-870 grades against the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has outside dimensions 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 FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 vs the FZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and FZ40.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.