Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic G5
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Portability
74 Imaging
51 Features
66 Overall
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74 Imaging
51 Features
66 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2016
- Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic G3
- Successor is Panasonic G6
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic G5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-870 scores vs the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic G5
| TG-870 | G5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 43 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus TG-870
| G5 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic G5
| TG-870 | G5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 against the G5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and G5 is 91 and 74 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and G5.
As you can see, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The TG-870 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher TG-870 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (221 grams)
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (396 grams)
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Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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good battery life (300 per charge)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
heavier than competition (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (396g)
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quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (300 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (221g)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (396g)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-01-06 | 2012-07-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine VII FHD |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 10.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 396 gr (0.87 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 320 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $699 |