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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Later Model is Panasonic GM5
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GM1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty close but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-870 was revealed 2 years later than the GM1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-870 matches up vs the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic GM1

          

          

            
 TG-870 GM1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016December 2013More recent by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus TG-870

          

          

            
 GM1 TG-870 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen resolution1036k921kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GM1

          

          

            
 TG-870 GM1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 compared to the GM1.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and GM1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and GM1.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-870 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent TG-870 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

            Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
64
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Street photography advice
65
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
76
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competition (204 grams)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography details
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography details
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (300 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
48
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery life (230 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
69
 better than average battery life (300 per charge)
 environment proof
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competitors (221g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
 lighter than competition (204g)
 supports focus by touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery life (230 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography details
50
 quite wide (21mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (300 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
68
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery life (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging features
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 quite wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
35
 built-in touchscreen
 has face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (204g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-06 2013-12-19
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/50 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 300 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $750