Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 23 months later than the FZ300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-5 grades vs the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 and the FZ300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and FZ300 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.