Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5
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Portability
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
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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.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic TS5
| TG-870 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | July 2013 | More recent by 31 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper 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 size | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
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
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 photography with Panasonic TS5
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
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 photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
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
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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Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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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Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
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
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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Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
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)
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
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic 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 |