Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX1

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX1, one being 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 GX1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-870 was launched 3 years later than the GX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-870 matches up vs the GX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 vs the GX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and GX1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and GX1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The TG-870 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The newer TG-870 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.