Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GM5

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic GM5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was released 5 months after the GM5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-860 grades against the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-860 compared to the GM5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and GM5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and GM5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The TG-860 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging.