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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was unveiled 8 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-5 grades against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic TS1

 TG-5 TS1 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 102 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus TG-5

 TS1 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS1

 TG-5 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 compared to the TS1.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and TS1.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
46
high fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (250g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2017-05-17 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 250g (0.55 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 photographs -
Battery format 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $449 $380