Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Revealed August 2020
- Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-2 iHS was introduced 8 years prior to the S5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic S5
TG-2 iHS | S5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
S5 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | June 2013 | More recent by 86 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 610k | Sharper screen (+1230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S5
TG-2 iHS | S5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3.0" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the S5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and S5 is 91 and 60 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and S5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S5 will offer you greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-06-28 | 2020-08-14 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 31 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.0 inches |
Resolution of screen | 610k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 714 gr (1.57 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
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 | 350 pictures | 440 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at launch | $380 | $1,999 |