Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GH2

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GH2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was introduced 3 years after the GH2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-860 scores against the GH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 comes with physical dimensions 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 GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 against the GH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and GH2 is 91 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and GH2.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern TG-860 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.