Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic G2

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic G2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was brought out 5 years after the G2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-870 scores against the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 against the G2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and G2 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and G2.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-870 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.