Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-310 matches up vs the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the TS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TS5.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.