Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic L10

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic L10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was released 9 years later than the L10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-5 matches up vs the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic L10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 and the L10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and L10 is 90 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and L10.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-5 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.