Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP8

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FP8, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 5 years after the FP8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-4 scores vs the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 against the FP8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FP8 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and FP8.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.