Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX48

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FX48, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 8 years after the FX48 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-5 matches up against the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 vs the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and FX48 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and FX48.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.