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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 3 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-5 scores against the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic TS5

 TG-5 TS5 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2013More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus TG-5

 TS5 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS5

 TG-5 TS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 has outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the TS5.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and TS5.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (250g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
68
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
72
great battery power (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
52
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (250g)
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-17 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 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
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 370 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DMW-BCM13
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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $449 $350