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Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5 Comparison

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18 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic ZS60, which was introduced in January 2016 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Olympus TG-5, which was introduced in May 2017 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP sensor. There is 16 months difference between ZS60 and TG-5 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger TG-5, especially in sensor tech.

Fortunately, you can't go wrong with any of these cameras as we rank them amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Panasonic ZS60 is ranked #6 out of 245 Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 62 whereas Olympus TG-5 is ranked #2 out of 76 Waterproof cameras with an overall score of 60.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-01-05
  • 18MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 282g. 112 x 64 x 38 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Compare

Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-05-17
  • 12MP - BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 100 - 12800)
  • 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 20.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 250g. 113 x 66 x 32 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Olympus Tough TG-4 Compare

Panasonic ZS60 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 vs Olympus Tough TG-5

Olympus TG-5 was replaced by Olympus Tough TG-6. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Olympus Tough TG-5
Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 over Olympus Tough TG-5
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution
18 MP vs 12 MP 50% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 25 24 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 100mm 620 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30x vs 4x more flexible focal coverage
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
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Reasons to choose Olympus Tough TG-5 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Live Composite Mode
Yes vs No Excellent help for long-exposure photography
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
20.0fps vs 10.0fps 10 fps faster
Battery Life
340 shots vs 320 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Weight
250 g vs 282 g 32 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 6.40 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.56µm2 49% larger pixel area
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Olympus Tough TG-5
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Olympus Tough TG-5
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS60 has external dimensions of 112 x 64 x 38 mm (4.41 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5. Panasonic ZS60 is 1mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Olympus TG-5 but it is also 6mm thicker.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus TG-5 is 32g lighter than the Panasonic ZS60 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

ZS60
TG-5
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

ZS60
TG-5
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Olympus TG-5 has a 12.0MP (1/2. ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor.

Panasonic ZS60's sensor provides 6MP more than Olympus TG-5's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the ZS60 and TG-5 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic ZS60 has a 0.0x Larger sensor area than Olympus TG-5. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 features a 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 30x zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-5 features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS60 has 1mm wider coverage than the Olympus TG-5. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Olympus TG-5 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS60 has 620mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-5. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Olympus TG-5 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS60
TG-5
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ZS60
TG-5
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS60
TG-5
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS60
TG-5
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS60 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-5 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS60 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Olympus TG-5 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Panasonic ZS60 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-5 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
100 mm Tele Lens
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Panasonic ZS60 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-5 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
282g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
250g
Environmental Sealings
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Panasonic ZS60 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-5 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Olympus TG-5: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS60 and Olympus TG-5 scores compare:

Panasonic ZS60
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #269 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #11 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #309 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS60 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Olympus TG-5 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Panasonic ZS60.

Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Olympus Tough TG-5
Brand Panasonic Olympus
Announced 2016-01-05 2017-05-17
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 1/2.
Area 28.07mm2 0.00mm2
Megapixels 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-720 mm (30x) 25-100 mm (4x)
Max Aperture F3.3-6.4 F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 1,166k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.46x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 20.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 282g 250g
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm 113 x 66 x 32mm
Battery Life 320 shots 340 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 37 not tested
DxO Color Depth 19.3 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 10.6 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 109 not tested
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