Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic G5

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic G5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was released 2 years after the G5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the G5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 against the G5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and G5 is 90 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and G5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The newer TG-4 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.