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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91 Imaging
53 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic GM5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly close but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-870 was unveiled 16 months later than the GM5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-870 matches up vs the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic GM5

		

		

			
 TG-870 GM5 
RevealedJanuary 2016September 2014More recent by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 GM5 TG-870 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GM5

		

		

			
 TG-870 GM5 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 versus the GM5.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and GM5 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and GM5.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The TG-870 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher TG-870 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
71
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
65
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
76
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than others (211g)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography information
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
48
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography info
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography info
69
 better than average battery pack (300 shots)
 weather proof
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than others (211g)
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 bad battery (220 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography features
50
 pretty wide (21mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
69
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging information
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging information
32
 pretty wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
34
 touchscreen capability
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (211g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing mic port
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic GM5
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-06 2014-09-15
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 211 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 721
Other
Battery life 300 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $966