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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 3 years later than the ZS35 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-5 grades against the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic ZS35

 TG-5 ZS35 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2014More recent by 41 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus TG-5

 ZS35 TG-5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS35

 TG-5 ZS35 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 against the ZS35.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and ZS35 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and ZS35.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
57
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-05-17 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $449 $300