Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH8

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was announced 7 years later than the FH8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-6 matches up versus the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 versus the FH8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and FH8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TG-6 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.