Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH10

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 2 years after the FH10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 scores against the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-4 against the FH10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FH10 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and FH10.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-4 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.