Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic FS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 8 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-5 grades versus the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 and the FS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and FS25.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.