Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX7
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Announced November 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GX1
- Replacement is Panasonic GX8
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic GX7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-870 was manufactured 2 years later than the GX7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-870 grades versus the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic GX7
TG-870 | GX7 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | November 2013 | Fresher by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus TG-870
GX7 | TG-870 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GX7
TG-870 | GX7 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. 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 GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-870 versus the GX7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and GX7 is 91 and 81 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and GX7.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-870 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more modern TG-870 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-01-06 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 350 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $1,000 |