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 Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic TS5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and the Panasonic TS5. Olympus TG-1 iHS has the same height with Panasonic TS5. On the other hand, with a width of 112mm, it is 2 wider and also with a thickness of 30mm, it is 1mm thicker than Panasonic TS5.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic TS5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic TS5.
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
Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic TS5'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.