Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS80

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 9 months prior to the ZS80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-5 scores against the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the ZS80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and ZS80.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.