Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP8, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 9 years after the FP8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-6 scores vs the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 vs the FP8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and FP8 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FP8.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.