Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GF8

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GF8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very well matched but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-860 was brought out 12 months before the GF8 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-860 matches up versus the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GF8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 against the GF8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and GF8 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and GF8.

All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The TG-860 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The older TG-860 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.