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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced around the same time to the ZS70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-5 grades versus the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic ZS70

 TG-5 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus TG-5

 ZS70 TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS70

 TG-5 ZS70 
IntroducedMay 2017April 2017Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 and the ZS70.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and ZS70.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (340 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
79
better than average battery power (380 shots)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition (250g)
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-17 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $449 $450