Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ150

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FZ150, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 5 years after the FZ150 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-5 matches up against the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 provides physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 and the FZ150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and FZ150 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and FZ150.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.