Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GX7

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic GX7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 18 months before the GX7 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the GX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and GX7 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and GX7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX7 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.