Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX7

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.