Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH4

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic GH4, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-810 was released 3 years prior to the GH4 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-810 matches up vs the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 against the GH4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and GH4 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and GH4.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH4 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.