Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G85

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was introduced 19 months earlier than the G85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-860 grades vs the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 versus the G85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and G85 is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and G85.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-860 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged TG-860 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.