Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic GH5

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic GH5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 5 years before the GH5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the GH5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and GH5 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and GH5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.