Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS5

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 20 months after the TS5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-860 scores against the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 against the TS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and TS5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-860 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.