Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic G100

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic G100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was released 5 years before the G100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-870 grades versus the G100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic G100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 and the G100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and G100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and G100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic G100 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-870 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.