Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic XS1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 4 years after the XS1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-5 scores versus the XS1 when considering 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-XS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 against the XS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and XS1 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.