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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Successor is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic S5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and S5 (24MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-870 was introduced 5 years earlier than the S5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-870 matches up vs the S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic S5

 TG-870 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus TG-870

 S5 TG-870 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2016More modern by 56 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kCrisper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic S5

 TG-870 S5 
Display size3"3.0"Same display sizing

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic S5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 and the S5.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and S5 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and S5.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-870 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Panasonic S5
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (300 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S5 Travel photography advice
69
great battery power (300 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography info
50
relatively wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (300 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic S5
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-06 2020-08-14
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 204800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 31
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 714g (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 440 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at release $280 $1,999