Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G5

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic G5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The TG-320 was revealed 6 months before the G5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-320 grades against the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 versus the G5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and G5 is 94 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and G5.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.