Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GF7

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic GF7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-4 was manufactured 3 months later than the GF7 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-4 matches up vs the GF7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 versus the GF7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and GF7 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and GF7.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The TG-4 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging.