Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus TG-4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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic GH5S
TG-5 | GH5S |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus TG-5
GH5S | TG-5 | |||
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Released | January 2018 | May 2017 | More modern by 7 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper 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 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and GH5S is 90 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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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 |