Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G9

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 6 years earlier than the G9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the G9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and G9 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and G9.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G9 will result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.