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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 17 months later than the ZS60 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 grades against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic ZS60

 TG-5 ZS60 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2016More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus TG-5

 ZS60 TG-5 
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS60

 TG-5 ZS60 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 vs the ZS60.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and ZS60 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and ZS60.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
39
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
68
great battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
59
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-05-17 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $449 $248