Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ5

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 21 months later than the SZ5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-3 scores vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 versus the SZ5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and SZ5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and SZ5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.