Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(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
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(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
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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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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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic TS4
| TG-5 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2017 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 65 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
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")
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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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (250g)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
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
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)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
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")
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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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)
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
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic 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 |