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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic FX75, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 7 years later than the FX75 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-5 grades against the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FX75

 TG-5 FX75 
RevealedMay 2017June 2010More recent by 85 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus TG-5

 FX75 TG-5 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FX75

 TG-5 FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 features physical 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 FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 compared to the FX75.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and FX75 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and FX75.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger TG-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
46
high fps (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-17 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $449 $139