Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was revealed 9 months before the ZS200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-5 scores vs the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 versus the ZS200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and ZS200 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and ZS200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.