Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS5

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 7 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-5 matches up vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 against the ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and ZS5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.