Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic GH5S, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 7 years before the GH5S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-320 grades against the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical dimensions 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 GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 versus the GH5S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and GH5S is 94 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and GH5S.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-320 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.