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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FP7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 6 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-5 grades vs the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FP7

 TG-5 FP7 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2011More recent by 78 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus TG-5

 FP7 TG-5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FP7

 TG-5 FP7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the FP7.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and FP7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and FP7.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
46
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
68
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
63
good battery life (240 CIPA)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (147g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
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really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (147g)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-05-17 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $449 $227