Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GH5

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GH5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was unveiled 12 months before the GH5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-870 grades versus the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GH5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 versus the GH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and GH5 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and GH5.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH5 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-870 is going to be behind in sensor technology.