Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FP2 and Olympus TG-870 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FP2 has external dimensions of 99 x 59 x 19 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.75″) and weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-870 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 28 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FP2 and the Olympus TG-870. Panasonic FP2 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Olympus TG-870.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FP2 is significantly lighter (70g ) than the Olympus TG-870 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-870, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the FP2.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-870's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FP2's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus TG-870 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FP2 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-870.