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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was launched 2 years later than the TS5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-870 grades versus the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic TS5

		

		

			
 TG-870 TS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2013More recent by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 TS5 TG-870 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic TS5

		

		

			
 TG-870 TS5 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 has external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-870 against the TS5.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and TS5.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-870 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
36
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
32
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
65
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (370 per charge)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
69
 good battery pack (300 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (21mm)
 more heavy than average in class (221g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
 better than average battery (370 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (300 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
52
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (370 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
32
 decently wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2016-01-06 2013-07-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $350