Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ5

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 11 months earlier than the SZ5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-810 matches up vs the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features 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) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-810 compared to the SZ5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and SZ5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.