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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-4 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the GX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic GX9

 TG-4 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus TG-4

 GX9 TG-4 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2015Newer by 34 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic GX9

 TG-4 GX9 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 against the GX9.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and GX9 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and GX9.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GX9 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
47
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (247 grams)
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
62
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (247 grams)
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-13 2018-02-13
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 407 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $1,000