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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FZ28

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

          

          

            
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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
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 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
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 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
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 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")
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 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
Photography Glossary
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)
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 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