Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GX85

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GX85, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was manufactured 6 years before the GX85 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-610 matches up against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and GX85 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and GX85.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX85 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.