Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 12800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 12 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 px |
Processor | TruePic VIII |
Optical zoom | 4.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 10.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2 |
Maximum aperture | 2 |
Focal length equiv | 25 - 100 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter thread | yes |
Folded optics | yes |
Filter diameter | 1.59 in |
Shooting modes |
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Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
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Scene modes |
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3D support | no |
Manual settings | yes |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Noise reduction | yes |
Weight | 8.82 oz |
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Width | 4.45 in |
Height | 2.6 in |
Depth | 1.26 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
GPS | yes |
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Electronic compass | yes |
DLNA certified | no |
ISO |
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ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 12800 |
Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
White balance modes | Auto |
Supported image file formats | EXIF |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 460000 |
Touch screen | no |
Viewfinder | Screen |
Flip-out screen | no |
Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
Supported video file formats |
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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 |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Type of protection |
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Waterproof up to | 15 |
Freezeproof up to | 14.0 °F |
Environmentally sealed | yes |
Maximum operational depth | 15 |
Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI connector type | Micro |
USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | no |
Olympus Tough TG-5: Price, specs, release date and water resistance
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?
The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Olympus Tough TG-5
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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