Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GF6

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic GF6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was unveiled 2 years after the GF6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-870 grades vs the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 and the GF6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and GF6 is 91 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and GF6.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent TG-870 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.