Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 6 years after the FH27 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-5 grades vs the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 versus the FH27.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and FH27 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and FH27.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.