Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic F5

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic F5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 2 years after the F5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up vs the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 compared to the F5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and F5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and F5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.