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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(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
  • Announced May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic FS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 8 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-5 grades versus the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FS25

 TG-5 FS25 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 102 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus TG-5

 FS25 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FS25

 TG-5 FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 and the FS25.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and FS25.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
32
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-17 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $449 $230