Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GX7

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was announced 16 months after the GX7 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-860 grades versus the GX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 comes with external dimensions 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 GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 and the GX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and GX7 is 91 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and GX7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The newer TG-860 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.