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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Successor is Olympus TG-870
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Old Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-860 was revealed 5 years before the G95 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-860 grades versus the G95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic G95

 TG-860 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus TG-860

 G95 TG-860 
IntroducedApril 2019February 2015More modern by 50 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic G95

 TG-860 G95 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 provides 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 G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 vs the G95.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and G95 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and G95.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will render greater detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-860 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography factors
Panasonic G95 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
Sports photography with Panasonic G95
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography details
Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography factors
48
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
low battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging information
Panasonic G95 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2019-04-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $998