Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX9
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
- Later Model is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Launched February 2018
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-860 was introduced 4 years prior to the GX9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-860 grades against the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic GX9
TG-860 | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus TG-860
GX9 | TG-860 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | February 2015 | More recent by 36 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Clearer display (+780k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic GX9
TG-860 | GX9 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 compared to the GX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and GX9 is 91 and 82 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and GX9.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX9 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older TG-860 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2018-02-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lb) | 407 gr (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $279 | $1,000 |