Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled within a month of the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-320 grades against the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 versus the FH8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and FH8.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.