Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.