Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS2

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was manufactured 7 years after the TS2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-5 scores vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 against the TS2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and TS2.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.