Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS5

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 5 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-6 grades against the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 versus the TS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and TS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.