Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH8

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 3 years later than the FH8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-4 scores versus the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 and the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and FH8.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.