Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS100

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic ZS100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The TG-5 was brought out 17 months later than the ZS100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-5 scores vs the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 has outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 against the ZS100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and ZS100 is 90 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and ZS100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have an edge in sensor tech.