Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G1

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was released 8 years after the G1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-5 scores against the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 comes with physical dimensions 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 G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 against the G1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and G1 is 90 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and G1.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-5 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The fresher TG-5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.