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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 6 years prior to the TG-5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus TG-5

 TG-1 iHS TG-5 
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TG-5 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedMay 2017May 2012Newer by 61 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus TG-5

 TG-1 iHS TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the TG-5.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and TG-5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (250g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-08 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 350 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $449