Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF6

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was unveiled 20 months prior to the GF6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-810 grades versus the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 compared to the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and GF6 is 92 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and GF6.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.