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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
34 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus XZ-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-5 was unveiled 6 years after the XZ-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-5 grades versus the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

          

          

            
 TG-5 XZ-1 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2011More modern by 77 months
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 XZ-1 TG-5 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 TG-5 XZ-1 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 vs the XZ-1.
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and XZ-1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-5 will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TG-5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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

        


        

          

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

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography highlights
39
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
44
 you can focus manually
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (250 grams)
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 more heavy than competition (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography factors
46
 high max fps (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
38
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (320 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
68
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others in class (250 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
62
 good battery pack (320 per charge)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (275 grams)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography info
57
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
54
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (320 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging advice
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than others in class (250 grams)
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (275g)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus Tough TG-5Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Olympus XZ-1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-17 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII TruePic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 275 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $449 $567