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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic G9, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-5 was released 5 months before the G9 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 grades versus the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic G9

 TG-5 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus TG-5

 G9 TG-5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic G9

 TG-5 G9 
IntroducedMay 2017November 2017Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 versus the G9.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and G9 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and G9.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G9 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
39
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
68
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (250g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
76
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-05-17 2017-11-08
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 658g (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $449 $1,500