Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-5 was launched 6 years after the FH27 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-5 grades vs the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FH27
TG-5 | FH27 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | January 2011 | Newer by 78 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus TG-5
FH27 | TG-5 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FH27
TG-5 | FH27 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 versus the FH27.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and FH27 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and FH27.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 250 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $449 | $229 |