Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GX7

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very close but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-610 was brought out 3 years prior to the GX7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-610 matches up against the GX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 features 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) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 versus the GX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and GX7 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and GX7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX7 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.