Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S5

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and S5 (24MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was introduced 10 years prior to the S5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-810 matches up versus the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 vs the S5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and S5 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and S5.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S5 will provide more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.