Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS20

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 5 years after the ZS20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-5 matches up against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 compared to the ZS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TG-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.