Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G7

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic G7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-610 was brought out 5 years before the G7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-610 matches up vs the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic G7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 vs the G7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and G7 is 93 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and G7.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G7 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.