Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS15

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS15, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 8 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-5 grades vs the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 provides 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 FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the FS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and FS15 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and FS15.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.