Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic S5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and S5 (24MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was unveiled 10 years before the S5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 grades versus the S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic S5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-310 and the S5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and S5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and S5.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S5 will produce greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind in sensor technology.