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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 4 years later than the TS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-5 scores vs the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic TS25

 TG-5 TS25 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2013Fresher by 54 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus TG-5

 TS25 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS25

 TG-5 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-5 compared to the TS25.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and TS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and TS25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
42
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2017-05-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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) 144g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $449 $180