Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GM5

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic GM5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very well matched but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-3 was announced 5 months prior to the GM5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-3 grades against the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-3 compared to the GM5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and GM5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and GM5.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The TG-3 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher.