Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GX1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic GX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 24 months later than the GX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the GX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the GX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and GX1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and GX1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more modern TG-850 iHS should have an advantage in sensor technology.