Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP8

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FP8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was manufactured 2 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-810 grades versus the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 vs the FP8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and FP8 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and FP8.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.