Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX850

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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GX850

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus TG-4 Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus TG-4 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus TG-4 conclusion.

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX850 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic GX850 in the real world.
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Compare Panasonic GX850 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GX850 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Olympus TG-5
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Differences

Olympus TG-4 advantages over Panasonic GX850

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Panasonic GX850 advantages over Olympus TG-4

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
347k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Rugged and waterproof camera body; RAW image capture; fast f/2.0 maximum aperture; fun shooting modes; fast AF speeds for its class.
Heavy noise reduction, even at base ISO; no continuous RAW image capture; underwhelming video performance.
Read our Olympus TG-4 Review

Impressive image quality; Sleek design; 4K video recording; Good overall performance; Tilting touchscreen; Enjoyable user experience.
No EVF; No hot shoe, Short 4K clip limit; MicroSD card slot, Poor battery life.
Read our Panasonic GX850 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Olympus TG-4

Pentax WG-3

$379
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
RAW file ability

$289
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 60p video
Faster shutter

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-3

Panasonic GX850

Pentax WG-3

$548
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$289
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-3

Compared to Olympus TG-3

Olympus TG-4

Olympus TG-3

$379
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Manual focus

$349
1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus TG-3

Panasonic GX850

Olympus TG-3

$548
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$349
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Olympus TG-3

Compared to Panasonic GM5

Olympus TG-4

Panasonic GM5

$379
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GM5

$548
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

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Compared to Panasonic GF7

Olympus TG-4

Panasonic GF7

$379
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GF7

$548
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$590
4/3

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

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Compared to Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus TG-4

Ricoh WG-5 GPS

$379
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$297
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 60p video
Faster shutter

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Panasonic GX850

Ricoh WG-5 GPS

$548
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$297
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

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