Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5
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![Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870/Olympus-TG-870-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic SZ5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The TG-870 was announced 3 years later than the SZ5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-870 matches up against the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic SZ5
TG-870 | SZ5 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus TG-870
SZ5 | TG-870 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic SZ5
TG-870 | SZ5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 and the SZ5.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and SZ5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and SZ5.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-870 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-01-06 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lb) | 136 grams (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $280 | $195 |