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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Successor is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 9 years prior to the S5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic S5

 TG-1 iHS S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S5 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedAugust 2020May 2012More recent by 100 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k610kClearer display (+1230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S5

 TG-1 iHS S5 
Display size3"3.0"Same display measurements

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the S5.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and S5 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and S5.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S5 will result in greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
27
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic S5
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography advice
46
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic S5 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S5
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-08 2020-08-14
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Amount of lenses - 31
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.0"
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 714g (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single Two
Cost at launch $399 $1,999