Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic G85

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic G85, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was brought out 8 months before the G85 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-870 matches up versus the G85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-870 against the G85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and G85 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and G85.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-870 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older TG-870 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.