Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GF7

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic GF7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 12 months before the GF7 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the GF7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and GF7 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and GF7.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The older TG-850 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.