Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G9

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was launched 3 years earlier than the G9 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-860 grades versus the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 versus the G9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and G9 is 91 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and G9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G9 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-860 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.