Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic GF5

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic GF5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is very well matched but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled at a similar time to the GF5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the GF5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic GF5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the GF5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and GF5 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and GF5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.