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Olympus Tough TG-5

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User ratings:
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31 user ratings
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3 stars
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4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Olympus TG-5 are very promising
  • zoom images are reasonably clear too
  • it performs well in many situations

Cons

  • it does lose the Stylus styling below its fixed screen
  • poor performance of the movie continuous AF
  • logging doesn t need to be on for images to be tagged with GPS data

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 3968, 2976 px
  • 2
  • Face detection, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • no

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Olympus Tough TG-5 - Pros & Cons

Olympus Tough TG-5

Pros

  • Olympus TG-5 are very promising
  • zoom images are reasonably clear too
  • it performs well in many situations
  • delivering good exposures
  • improved low-light sensitivity and a wide dynamic range
  • pictures are impressive
  • image quality
  • flexibility and features
  • Shots are impressive in low and high lighting conditions
  • comfortable ergonomics
  • versatile and powerful controls

Cons

  • it does lose the Stylus styling below its fixed screen
  • poor performance of the movie continuous AF
  • logging doesn t need to be on for images to be tagged with GPS data
  • slow motion movies
  • Wi-Fi Bluetooth
  • s a pleasingly thick cord to loop around your wrist
  • it lacks an exposure control dial which would improve manual control
  • no 4k video
  • they lacked detail in very bright settings
  • no electronic viewfinder
  • Touchscreen devices are quite common now too

Olympus Tough TG-5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3968 x 2976 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus Tough TG-5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Max resolution3968 x 2976 px
ProcessorTruePic VIII
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom10.0 x
Minimum aperture2
Maximum aperture2
Focal length equiv25 - 100
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsyes
Filter diameter1.59 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Scene
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Landscape
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight8.82 oz
Width4.45 in
Height2.6 in
Depth1.26 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
GPSyes
Electronic compassyes
DLNA certifiedno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 12800
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance modesAuto
Supported image file formatsEXIF
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Viewfinder
Screen
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 360
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 360
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)480.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
Type of protection
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
Waterproof up to15
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth15
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno

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Olympus Tough TG-5 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (24)

4.1
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Published: 20.06.2018
Olympus Tough TG-5
4.0

Olympus Tough TG-5: Price, specs, release date and water resistance

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Hands-on with the Olympus TG-5 - Amateur Photographer

Five years since Olympus introduced its original Tough cam, we’re presented with the Olympus TG-5. Is it the best rugged camera for die-hard adventurists?

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Published: 17.07.2017
Olympus Tough TG-5

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Olympus Tough TG-5

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Published: 21.06.2017
Olympus TG-5 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Olympus TG-5 is a new flagship tough compact camera for 2017. Boasting a 25-100mm equivalent f/2.0-4.9 lens with a new Anti-Fog Lens Cover Glass, the 12 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor TG-5 also offers Raw file support, a GPS sensor, manometer, compass and temperature sensor, built-in wi-fi and GPS connectivity, 4K movie recording and a 3 inch OLED screen. Read our Olympus TG-5 review to find out what this tough camera is capable of...

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PCMAG
Published: 16.08.2017
Olympus Tough TG-5 Review
4.0

The Olympus Tough TG-5 is a go-anywhere camera with a fast lens, speedy response, and 4K video, but it's more expensive than previous iterations.

Olympus Tough TG-5 Olympus Tough TG-5 Review | Camera Jabber
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Published: 04.08.2017
Olympus Tough TG-5 Review | Camera Jabber

There’s no need to worry about a little sand or water with the Olympus Tough TG-5, it’s designed to withstand conditions that would ruin other cameras

Olympus Tough TG-5 Best Travel Camera In 2023 - Travel Camera Features And Guide
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Best Travel Camera In 2023 - Travel Camera Features And Guide

When seeking the best travel camera, make sure that you're seeking a model with great image quality, so your vacation photos will be impressive when you return home and in a couple of decades. Versatility is important in a great travel camera too.

Olympus Tough TG-5 Best waterproof cameras in 2020
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Published: 22.04.2020
Best waterproof cameras in 2020

Whether you're hitting the beach in the Northern Hemisphere or the ski slopes in the Southern, a rugged compact camera makes a great companion. In this buying guide we've taken a look at nine current models and chosen our favorites.

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Published: 19.06.2017
Olympus TOUGH TG5 review - Cameralabs
4.5

Looking for an Olympus TOUGH TG5 review? Find out why this is the best waterproof camera for active, rugged and underwater photography!

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Published: 25.07.2017
Olympus Tough TG-5
4.5

A versatile waterproof camera with some significant new features and performance improvements.

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Published: 24.11.2017
Top Tech Gift Ideas For Black Friday And Cyber Monday Shoppers
5.0

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Published: 17.05.2017
Olympus TG-5 Review

The Olympus TG-5 gets improved IQ, 4K video and plenty of other updates. See our Olympus TG-5 review for more!

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Published: 06.11.2017
Olympus Tough TG-5 Review: The New Underwater Camera King
4.0

While pricey, Olympus’ waterproof camera has a wealth of shooting options to help you best capture your underwater excursions.

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Published: 21.07.2017
Olympus TG-5
4.0

Rough, rugged and ready to shoot 4K video

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