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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91 Imaging
53 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic GM5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-5 was released 2 years later than the GM5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-5 scores versus the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic GM5

		

		

			
 TG-5 GM5 
IntroducedMay 2017September 2014More recent by 33 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 GM5 TG-5 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic GM5

		

		

			
 TG-5 GM5 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 against the GM5.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and GM5 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and GM5.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GM5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
39
 focusing manually
 has face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
71
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Street photography factors
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (250 grams)
76
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competition (211 grams)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography highlights
46
 high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
48
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 max frames per second very slow (5.8 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography factors
68
 great battery life (340 per charge)
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (250g)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
71
 lighter than competition (211g)
 offers touch to focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography factors
57
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery life (340 per charge)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
69
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
34
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (250 grams)
34
 touchscreen enabled
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (211 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic GM5
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-05-17 2014-09-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 211 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 721
Other
Battery life 340 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $449 $966