Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic G1

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic G1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The TG-4 was launched 6 years after the G1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-4 scores versus the G1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 features outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 and the G1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and G1 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and G1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.