Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GX9

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic GX9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TG-610 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the GX9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-610 matches up against the GX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 versus the GX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and GX9 is 93 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and GX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.