Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH5S

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic GH5S, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-4 was revealed 3 years before the GH5S which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-4 scores versus the GH5S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 versus the GH5S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and GH5S is 90 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and GH5S.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-4 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.