Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic TS5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS5 has external dimensions of 110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-1 iHS has external dimensions of 112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic TS5 and the Olympus TG-1 iHS. Panasonic TS5 is 2mm narrower and 1mm thinner than Panasonic TS5 but they have the same height of 67mm.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic TS5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic TS5 is 16g lighter than the Olympus TG-1 iHS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic TS5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.