Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH27

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH27, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 4 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-4 scores vs the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 vs the FH27.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FH27 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and FH27.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.