Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic G85

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic G85, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is fairly similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was launched 17 months earlier than the G85 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-4 matches up against the G85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 versus the G85.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and G85 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and G85.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The TG-4 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The older TG-4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.