Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is very similar but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was brought out 7 months before the GH5S so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-5 grades versus the GH5S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 vs the GH5S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and GH5S is 90 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and GH5S.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.