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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 5 years after the TS4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-5 grades versus the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic TS4

 TG-5 TS4 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 65 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus TG-5

 TS4 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS4

 TG-5 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 against the TS4.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and TS4.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-5 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (250g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
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high fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
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better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (250g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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great battery power (310 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
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relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (250 grams)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-17 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 310 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $449 $399