Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS5

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was brought out 9 months later than the TS5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-3 grades against the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys external 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 versus the TS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and TS5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.