Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS7

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 5 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-5 grades against the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 against the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and ZS7.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.