Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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The following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-5 was manufactured 8 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-5 matches up versus the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic ZS1
| TG-5 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 98 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus TG-5
| ZS1 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS1
| TG-5 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers outer measurements 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 ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 vs the ZS1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and ZS1 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and ZS1.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-5 will show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $449 | $0 |
