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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic S5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic S5

 TG-2 iHS S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S5 TG-2 iHS 
RevealedAugust 2020June 2013More recent by 86 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k610kSharper 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 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography details
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (350 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
68
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography information
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Panasonic S5 Vlogging details
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S5
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
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