Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF8

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic GF8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very comparable but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TG-810 was introduced 5 years earlier than the GF8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-810 grades vs the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 compared to the GF8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and GF8 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and GF8.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GF8 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.