Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42
91 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched May 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-5 scores vs the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic TS6
| TG-5 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | January 2015 | More modern by 29 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus TG-5
| TS6 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS6
| TG-5 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 against the TS6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and TS6.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
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you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
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high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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better than average battery (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (250g)
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2015-01-06 |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 images | 370 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $449 | $300 |