Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS5

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 7000 matches up vs the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 vs the TS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and TS5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.