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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 22 months later than the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-4 scores vs the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic TS5

 TG-4 TS5 
ReleasedApril 2015July 2013More recent by 22 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus TG-4

 TS5 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS5

 TG-4 TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-4 compared to the TS5.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and TS5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (380 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
74
good battery life (380 shots)
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
good battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
62
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-04-13 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 380 shots 370 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $350