Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS5
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Updated by Olympus TG-4
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-3 grades against the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic ZS5
| TG-3 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 47 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus TG-3
| ZS5 | TG-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS5
| TG-3 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 versus the ZS5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and ZS5.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (330 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery life (330 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than competitors (214g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247g)
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $350 | $300 |