Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH5
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH5 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
- Launched May 2017
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- Later Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic FH5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-5 was announced 6 years after the FH5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-5 grades against the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FH5
TG-5 | FH5 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | January 2011 | Newer by 78 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus TG-5
FH5 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FH5
TG-5 | FH5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 vs the FH5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and FH5.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $449 | $169 |