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June 2017
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56 Reviews
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The editors liked
Great image quality
4K video recording
Expandable design
Excellent photo quality
4K and slo-mo video recording
Sensors aplenty
Virtually indestructible
Durable body
Punchy
Sharp images
Incredibly easy light-painting mode
Action tracking system
Speedy bursts up to 20 fps
4K video in 'underwater mode' is impressive
Sealed design is impervious to sand
Dust and water
Takes great 1cm macro shots
The advanced GPS module gives accurate geotags
A companion app for your smartphone adds remote control
The editors didn't like
Expensive compared to rivals
Limited zoom reach
Limited zoom range
Pricey for a compact
Prone to lens flares
Log feature drains battery
LCD monitor is not touchscreen and quite a low resolution
Optical zoom range is limited
Requires a nonstandard Olympus data cable
The design hasn't changed and has limited mounting options
Recent competition in the action camera category makes this lo
Published: 2018-06-11, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Last updated: June 11, 2018Whether you want a compact camera for a trip to the beach or ski resort - or maybe just something that the kids won't break - there are plenty of waterproof, rugged cameras available at a variety of price-points.All of the camer...
Published: 2017-11-24, Author: Darren , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: We are almost to the end of yet another wonderfully innovative year in technology. The non-stop innovation of the tech sector has presented us with products and services that deliver more horsepower, lower power consumption, and smaller form factors that...
Published: 2017-11-06, Author: Terry , review by: tomsguide.com
Wide range of versatile features and modes, Menus, dials and controls offer multiple access points to settings, Impressive macro features, Can capture slow-motion video at HD resolution, Includes ability to capture RAW image files
Struggles in low-light situations, Menu structure is somewhat confusing, Zoom mechanism produces noise during video capture
Although it's very pricey for a point-and-shoot, the rugged-and-waterproof Olympus Tough TG-5 provides exceptional features that almost any photography enthusiast would appreciate, yet it includes easy-to-use auto and scene modes that will help novices ge...
Waterproof, drop-proof and more, Pocket-sized, Impressive photos and 4K video, even in low light, 4x zoom lens, Built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, Advanced features, including RAW image capture,
Expensive, for a point-and-shoot
Waterproof, dust-proof, drop-proof, crushproof and freezeproof, the Olympus Tough TG-5 slips easily into a jacket pocket and delivers impressive photos and 4K video, even in low light. A 4x zoom lens, GPS and Wi-Fi are built in. Advanced features include...
While a compact camera with a relatively small sensor can't quite replicate the image quality that you'll get from a DSLR or mirrorless system camera with a Four Thirds, APS-C or full-frame sensor, the TG-5's tough credentials allow to take shots that jus...
The Olympus TG-5 is best viewed as a take-anywhere, shoot anything travel and action camera combined. Olympus has – for the most part, at least – taken the old ‘if it ain't broke, don't fix it' approach to this latest generation of ‘toughened' model...
Published: 2017-06-19, Author: Ken , review by: cameralabs.com
Waterproof to 15 metres, dropproof from 2.1m, freezeproof to -10C, and dustproof, Bright 25-100mm f2 – 4.9 lens, Low noise 12 Megapixel sensor, 4K video, Fast continuous shooting / Pro Capture, Control and mode dials, GPS, manometer, electronic compass, a
Poor C-AF on movies, Poor strap design, PS – this isn't the end of my review! There's three more pages with my full quality results, sample images, and my complete in depth review
There isn't a better rugged waterproof compact around than the Olympus TOUGH TG-5. Like all great cameras it gets the basics right - a bright, good quality 25-100mm f2 - 4.9 lens paired with a quality 12 Megapixel sensor and high performance TruePic VIII...
Abstract: An indication of Olympus' confidence in the strategy can be garnered from the fact that it has increased maximum sensitivity of the TG-5 to ISO 12,800-equivalent, where the TG-4 topped out at ISO 6400. (Of course, we'll reserve final judgement until we've...
Abstract: Olympus Tough cameras have a long heritage of taking the proverbial licking. In its latest incarnation, the Tough TG-5, the camera can not only survive a pounding but delivers a wealth of data-rich features to complement your action filmmaking.The Olympus...
