Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G3

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic G3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TG-5 was manufactured 5 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-5 scores against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 compared to the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and G3 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and G3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G3 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.