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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic GX850, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-870 was brought out 12 months prior to the GX850 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-870 grades versus the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 GX850 TG-870 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2016Newer by 12 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 TG-870 GX850 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 features external dimensions 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 GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 vs the GX850.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and GX850.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-870 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged TG-870 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
36
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
66
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Street photography factors
65
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition (221g)
80
 has a tilting screen
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography features
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery (300 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 MP count good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/500s)
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography advice
69
 great battery (300 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (21mm)
 heavier than competition (221g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
 provides touch focus
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 really wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 great battery (300 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
71
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging features
32
 really wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competition (221g)
73
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GX850
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-06 2017-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 210 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $548