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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is very similar but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was brought out 7 months before the GH5S so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-5 grades versus the GH5S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TG-5 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus TG-5

 GH5S TG-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2018May 2017More modern by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic GH5S

 TG-5 GH5S 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 vs the GH5S.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and GH5S is 90 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and GH5S.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (340 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (250g)
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-05-17 2018-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine 10
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 megapixels 10 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 4000 x 3000 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 340 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $449 $2,498