Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS15

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS15, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 4 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-5 matches up against the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with physical dimensions 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 ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 versus the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and ZS15 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and ZS15.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.