Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP5

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FP5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 8 months after the FP5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-810 matches up vs the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 versus the FP5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and FP5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and FP5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-810 should have a benefit in sensor tech.