Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GM1

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GM1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very well matched but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was introduced 16 months later than the GM1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-4 matches up versus the GM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 provides outer dimensions 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 GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 and the GM1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and GM1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and GM1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The TG-4 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The newer TG-4 will have a benefit in sensor technology.