Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GX850

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GX850, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was released 4 years prior to the GX850 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the GX850.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and GX850.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX850 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.