Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH7

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 8 months prior to the FH7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-610 scores against the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 vs the FH7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and FH7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.