Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX78

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX78, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was unveiled 6 years after the FX78 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-5 scores versus the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the FX78.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and FX78 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and FX78.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.