Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.