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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 8 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-5 matches up versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TG-5 FZ28 
RevealedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 102 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus TG-5

 FZ28 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FZ28

 TG-5 FZ28 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 offers outer 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 FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-5 against the FZ28.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and FZ28.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
46
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-17 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Form 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $449 $599