Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX850

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic GX850, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-4 was launched 21 months before the GX850 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-4 matches up vs the GX850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has got external 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) and the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 vs the GX850.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and GX850 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-4 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The older TG-4 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.