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The Olympus TG-5 is a brand new tough compact digital camera designed to capture images in the most challenging conditions. Successor to the TG-4, the new TG-5 has a 12-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, an improved 25-100mm (eq.) f/2.0-4.9 lens with a new Anti-Fog Lens Cover Glass, a GPS sensor, manometer, compass and temperature sensor, and integrated WiFi.
The TG5 camera is waterproof to depths of 50 feet (15 metres), shockproof from 7 feet (2.1 metres), crushproof to 220 pounds of force (100 kilograms of force), freezeproof down to 14°F (-10°C), and dustproof. The Olympus TG-5 can record 4K videos at 30fps or Full HD movies at up to 120fps for slow-motion playback. The Olympus TG-5 costs £399.99 / $449.99. Ease of UseBy way of example with regard to how long the gaps have got between one generation of a camera and the next, we examined the new, toughened Olympus TG-5’s predecessor the TG-4 way back in July 2015. At one time, six months between updates was the norm – a two-year gap would have been unheard of, and long enough for anyone paying attention to surmise the series had simply been shelved.
This is both a sign of the slowing of the market perhaps, but also, more positively, an indicator of the fact that technology has improved to a point where tweaks made to existing products are now subtle enhancements, rather than revolutionary overhauls. Put simply, the performance of most digital cameras is already good enough for the purpose they’re made for. So, with the above in mind, what has Olympus done to differentiate the toughened TG-5 from the TG-4, which we awarded a respectable 4 out of 5 (generous for us, for what is essentially a point-and-shoot compact at heart) two years ago?Well, for a start, the solid-feel new version – available in eye catching red or sophisticated-in-appearance black – now offers 4K video capture, along with 120fps Full HD clips, while being £50 more expensive than its forebear on launch – the TG-5 possessing a manufacturer’s UK asking price of £399.99. According to Olympus we also have a new sensor and processor this time around, the latter being a TruePic VIII, although, curiously, the headline resolution has been dropped from the 16 megapixels of its predecessor to 12MP this time around, presumably to limit appearance of image noise/grain at higher ISO settings. Naturally you’re only really going to be considering buying this to achieve images that would never otherwise be possible (unless you didn’t mind possibly damaging your camera or smartphone), so a few pixels less isn’t a deal breaker on TG-5; though it’s an interesting move all the same.Olympus is hoping that the reinforced camera’s range of features will ensure it appeals to diverse markets, not just the snowboarding/water rafting thrill junkie.
For example, as well as the standard weather/water and destruction proofing, it features the helpful (on paper at least) likes of a bright/fast f2 lens for low light photography (as did the TG-4), plus an anti fog filter, the latter being amusingly pitched as double glazing for the camera. Its destruction proof capabilities include the fact that the TG-5 is shock-proofed against drops from 2.1 metres in height, crush proofed to withstand weights of 100Kg, and can be utilised in temperatures down to minus 10°C.
Additionally there is dust proofing.Front of the Olympus TG-5It’s worth noting that all of these last specifications identically match those of its two-year-old predecessor, as does the fact that a Raw file capture option is also available, unusual for a compact at this price point. We also get Olympus’ standard-issue Art Filter digital effects modes, plus specific underwater friendly modes in time for the summer holidays – such as one for underwater HDR capture.Aside from a new sensor and processor this time around, another claimed tweak is that controls have been made easier to use if wearing gloves, but to be frank we found its backplate buttons to be as tiny as ever a niggle we mentioned last time. Manageable without gloves, yes, but seemingly impossible with (unless we’re talking the fingerless variety). Still, its maker has promised additional housings, conversion lenses and adapters for the plucky point-and-shooter, which presumably may be easier to handle.Like its forebears, at least the Olympus TG-5 otherwise appears sturdily built for the job.
The front has that slightly over-engineered design, its look redolent of a lot of toughened cameras – a visual style Olympus arguably pioneered with previous iterations. It arrives complete with visible screws to give it that industrial, no-nonsense look. Top right of the lens is a lozenge shaped window housing the flash and AF assist lamp (flash settings being standard auto and forced flash/fill-in option, along with a red eye setting, off and slow sync options), while a press of ‘unlock’ button bottom right of the lens lets you unscrew the prominent lens ring.Front of the Olympus TG-5The camera grip is also prominent here, if not exactly pronounced enough that a firm hold can be achieved, even when hands are dry. But we appreciated the fact that its manufacturer has tried to maintain a chassis size that is still pocket-able – whilst at the same time reinforced, complete with double lock mechanism on the side panel that houses the USB and HMDI output ports, and also at the base, the latter protecting the compartment housing both rechargeable lithium ion battery and vacant slot for the insertion of an SD card. Official dimensions for the TG-5 are 113x66x31.9mm, just marginally bigger than the TG-4’s quoted size of 65.9x31.2x111.5mm.
The camera now weighs 250g with battery and card (as opposed to 247g for the TG-4) – said battery charged within the camera itself, rather than a standalone mains charger being provided. In fairness this omission is now the case with most compacts.The Olympus TG-5 sports an internal zoom mechanism, so that at no point does the lens actually protrude from the body, where it may potentially be knocked or damaged if the camera itself is dropped. Toggle the zoom lever that surrounds the embedded shutter release button on the camera’s top plate and it glides from maximum wide angle setting to extreme telephoto in all of three seconds. The featured zoom is, incidentally, the equivalent of a wide-ish angle 25-100mm on a 35mm film camera, with macro shots up to 1cm from the subject achievable. Lens aperture runs from f/2 at the wideangle end to f/4.9 at the telephoto end (maximum zoom).
Again, this spec hasn’t altered at all from the TG-4, before it.With no eye level viewfinder, images are composed via a 3-inch, 460K dot resolution LCD at the rear which is sufficiently clear for a camera of its ilk – and also is of exactly the same specification as that found on its predecessor two years ago. This iteration likewise features a protective panel, perhaps just one of the reasons why touch screen control isn’t offered on this model – aside from the fact that on-screen menu selections are bunched quite close together, so it would be tricky to accurately select what you wanted unless you possessed pencil-thin fingers.The top of the Olympus TG-5 is reasonably straightforward – the shutter release and zoom lever being the most prominent features, to the right of which is an unmarked DSLR-like control dial. A small, tightly ridged on/off power button sits to the left of the shutter release button, if viewing the camera from the back and looking down on the top – a feature obviously designed for ease of use when operating the camera with wet fingers. We’d imagine this small button would be nigh impossible to utilise if you were wearing ski gloves.Rear of the Olympus TG-5This being a marriage of both action camera and travel camera, we get built-in GPS as well as Wi-Fi, a top plate logo alerting us to the inclusion of both. To the left of this again are a pair of pin pricks about a centimetre and a half apart, indicating the presence of stereo audio capture, whilst just set back from this is a further lever marked ‘log’, in order to log the location of where your shots are being taken, if so desired.Squeeze the on/off button and the Olympus TG-5 nigh instantly powers up.
The TG-4 was ready for action in just over a second, so this latest iteration feels, to us, slightly faster in response. We’d have to say it is as quick as we could hope for, the rear LCD blinking into life and the lens audibly adjusting. This is encouraging as life moves pretty fast and we don’t want to miss that golden moment.Squeeze the shutter release half way and the Olympus TG-5 locks on a subject in the blink of an eye. Press the shutter release button down fully and image capture is also commendably swift, the screen freezing for barely a second, whereas on the TG-4 we’d noted a two second wait. So, overall, the TG-5 does feel like a slightly speedier affair.As we’ve noted this time around, maximum stills capture resolution is 12 effective megapixels from a 12.7 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS chip, whereas last time it was 16 megapixels from a sensor of the same physical dimensions. This time around we do get an upgrade to 4K video, though there remains the option to also shoot Full HD 1080p video, saved in easy-to-access and display Motion JPEG format. Light sensitivity also appears to have been improved – or at least the core ISO range extended, as here we get as high as ISO12800 equivalent manually selectable in increments, rather than it topping out at the usual ISO6400.
Or we can leave the camera on auto to achieve wholly competent results.The Olympus TG-5 In-handWe need to access the above via press of the ‘OK’ button located in the middle of a familiar four-way control pad on the Olympus TG-5’s backplate. This brings up a toolbar of the right hand side of the LCD screen. Then it’s just a matter of tabbing down to the desired option and implementing it.This being an Olympus camera we also get the creative extra of a bunch of Art Filter digital effects modes; useful should there be the wish for these to be implemented and wedded to an image at the point of capture.
Here these are the familiar Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water colour, Vintage and Partial Colour meaning that the cute-sy ‘Sparkle’ option appears to have been jettisoned this time around.Generally as regards the backplate, the function of the controls is again obvious. As with its predecessor, we get a dedicated video record button top right, located where it ergonomically falls under the thumb, activated with a direct press of the thumbnail, with a half penny sized shooting mode wheel located sitting just below, ready for a spin. On said dial we get a Program and Aperture Priority mode, but not a dedicated shutter priority or manual option – although there are two available custom settings adjacent for quick and easy access to preferred choices.Seeing as the Olympus TG-5 is made for messing about in the water, among other pursuits, there is also a dedicated underwater setting that even includes a HDR option among its menu choices.
That’s admittedly pretty cool. Sitting next to this is the microscopic mode, for those seeking extreme close ups of detail and texture. Next up is scene mode and here there is the usual smattering of pre-optimised choices, selectable by highlighting one of the image examples displayed on screen. There are five options here which each have sub-menus with further choices – People, Nightscapes, Motion, Scenery and Indoors.
By —Posted on August 1, 2017 12:00PM PST 08.1.17 - 12:00PM PSTSince smartphones became our everyday camera, the traditional point-and-shoot had to do some soul searching. Gone are the basic models, and the category now consists of three areas: big sensor, long zoom, and rugged — qualities that most smartphone cameras lack, and make sense to spend money on. The ($450) is in the last category. Hence its name, it can dive down to 50 feet, survive 7-foot falls, withstand dust and dirt, and brave temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. You won’t find many camera that are as tough as nails as the one in our Olympus Tough TG-5 review.The TG-5, on paper, has one of the best specs sheets in the rugged category, with a bright f/2.0 lens, snappy burst mode at 20 frames per second (using the electronic shutter), image stabilization, and 4K video. This 2017 model adds a number of new features, including live composite shooting, focus stacking, and a suite of tracking tools for advanced geotagging.
Although the re-designed sensor loses some resolution (dropping from the 16 megapixels to a still-respectable 12 megapixels), it’s made for better low-light performance. In short, the TG-5 may be the best adventure camera from Olympus yet. Compact size, strong bodyLike all Olympus Tough cameras, the big selling point is that you can take it almost everywhere — places you might not want to take a smartphone or interchangeable lens camera. Despite the durable casing, it’s still compact, and weighs just a touch over half a pound.The body is made out of high-end plastic that’s sturdy and feels solid in the hands, without seeming too heavy to carry.
This reviewer felt confident enough in the camera’s drop-proof rating to let her two-year-old play with it. And while we didn’t get a chance to dive down to 50 feet, the TG-5 handled the many shallow water dunks and splashes with no issues — just remember to wipe any water droplets from the lens, once the camera surfaces or you may have a few cloudy spots on the image. The camera’s two access ports — at the bottom for the battery and SD card, and at the side for the HDMI and Micro USB ports — are double-sealed with two levers to unlock, which helps keep out water. This means accessing the battery and SD card isn’t quite as quick, but that dual-locking system is necessary to keep water and sand out.A small grip on the front gives the camera a comfortable hold while shooting, paired with a small thumb rest at the back that’s near the controls for easy reach, including the mode dial and video record button. A 3-inch LCD (460,000 dots) dominates most of the back. Unfortunately, Olympus decided to stick with the same low-resolution display used in the previous model, so you may encounter viewing issues under bright sunlight or under water. And unlike the, which has a higher-resolution display, the one in the TG-5 is fixed, with no tilt capability.
One of the TG-5’s biggest selling features is the rugged design that can go almost anywhere.The top of the camera looks much like you’d expect for a point-and-shoot, except there’s a DSLR-like control dial. The dial controls exposure compensation (to make the shots lighter or darker when using the auto modes), although the function switches to aperture control when in aperture priority. Next to the dial, there’s the usual shutter release that’s circled by a zoom toggle, next to the on/off button. There is also a toggle that easily turns on data logging, for the advanced geotagging, such as GPS — we will discuss this later, but turning it off allows you to save battery life.Because the camera is so compact, many controls require drilling through sub-menus — typical for a point-and-shoot, but can get tedious for a more advanced model like the TG-5.
For frequently used settings, tapping the “OK” button brings up a quick menu, where you can adjust things like ISO, metering, and focus modes. Eventually, you’ll get the hang of it after habitual use.Holding down the menu button starts enables Wi-Fi. During first use, a QR code will appear onscreen, which you then scan by using the Olympus OI.Share app for iOS or Android. This is designed to facilitate quick pairing with a smartphone, but when we scanned the code in iOS, it asked for a password with two fewer digits than the one offered onscreen, so we had to manually connect using the iPhone’s settings and typing the full password in.
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In the past, however, we have successfully paired an iPhone to an Olympus camera using the QR code method. Hillary Grigonis/Digital TrendsThe Olympus TG-5 design does a lot with a little camera. The build and durability has so far lived up to the camera’s specs and the control scheme offers organized access to controls. The submenus and unlabeled controls take a bit more exploring at first to uncover all the camera’s features, but the design overall works for the camera.The TG-5 handled hikes, beach trips, and kayak excursions without any issues. While a July review period doesn’t leave much room for testing the cold weather capabilities, we tried accessing all the controls while wearing a pair of thick winter gloves. The main controls, including the on/off, zoom, shutter release, control dial, and mode dial were still accessible. The menu buttons were more difficult to use, users have to be careful not to get the gloves over the lens due to the grip’s close proximity to the lens.
(We have tested previous Tough cameras in cold weather or simulated cold environments, and never encountered performance issues.) Advanced shooting modesThe TG-5 isn’t just about brawns — it has brains, too. It includes a number of advanced shooting modes, including some borrowed from the high-end OM-D series.Possibly our favorite scene mode is Live Composite. This mode essentially makes light painting almost as easy as shooting in auto — you just need a tripod. The Live Composite merges several images together, but unlike other composite methods, this mode calculates where the brightest areas of the image are, and only merges those areas. Essentially, the first image sets the base exposure and only areas with bright light are added in subsequent frames. That allows a subject to stand in front of the camera with a glow stick and create fun patterns, without the photographer needing to understand how long exposure works.While this reviewer was shooting a scene full of fireflies, the camera’s frame of view and the fact that fireflies don’t light up at the same time, means with a normal mode the camera probably would have caught only one or two fireflies.
In Live Composite, the scene fills with fireflies. On a DSLR, this would require serious photo editing time, so seeing it automated is incredible. The downside is that there’s no exposure compensation or manual focus, and autofocus is tricky. We found that the best time to use this feature is at dusk, when there’s still a bit of light.Macro photography has always been one of Olympus’ strengths and the TG-5 continues that tradition by adding focus stacking and focus bracketing, along with the carryover microscope macro mode. Focus stacking merges multiple images all with different focal points, creating an image with more of the shot in focus. Normally, the closer you get to the subject, the more blur there is, so focus stacking is a nice feature for keeping details intact without needing a lot of post processing. Hillary Grigonis/Digital TrendsThe mode is helpful for getting sharp macro shots and compensating for factors that will throw off an image’s focus, like a slight breeze.
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It’s worth noting the subject needs to remain relatively still and shooting on a windy day might not work. The TG-5, however, does have fewer customization options in the focus stacking compared to Panasonic’s similar mode, which along with focus stacking allows users to change the focal point later. (Read our on how focus stacking works in that camera.)Another new mode, Pro Capture, was previously found in Olympus’ OM-D series of Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Pro Capture is a type of burst mode, available in most shooting modes including the semi-manual options, and starts recording images before and after the press of the shutter.
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It makes it easier to get better timing on action shots. The camera captures a short series of photos, which you can choose the best shot from later. Live Composite mode essentially makes light painting almost as easy as shooting in auto.Scene modes are separated into categories for people, nightscapes, motion scenery, and outdoors. Both the macro and the underwater modes have a dedicated spot on the mode dial for faster access.
While the dedicated record button means you can record a video in any mode, users have to use the dedicated video menu and then choose 4K from the popup menu to shoot in the highest resolution available.The traditional slew of scene modes performed just as we expected, with the exception of the panorama mode. The mode is easy enough to shoot, with an on-screen circle helping to match up the photos, but the software doesn’t do a very good job of stitching. Some of the panoramas had very obvious, misaligned stitches and while shots taken very slowly and carefully were more acceptable, the exposure didn’t appear quite even across the frame.While panoramas, focus stacking and even light painting are available in smartphone apps, the Olympus TG-5, with the exception of the panorama mode, offers a few more options inside a body that can go anywhere — and with better hardware. Tracking your every movePerhaps the biggest improvement over the TG-4 is the TG-5’s tracking system.
The TG-5 is capable of recording additional data related to the photo or video. The system, introduced in the, can record elevation, temperature, average speed, and location (via GPS).
This function can be enabled via the switch we mentioned earlier, rather than needing to drill through menus.With the data, the (unfortunately, this is a separate app you must download) presents users what’s basically their entire adventure laid out on a map — a neat feature when using the camera for hiking, kayaking, and other adventures that cover a large distance. The map and data can then be added to any of the images and videos taken during that log. Users can also add notes and a description of the activity in the app, since unlike some fitness trackers, the camera can’t automatically detect whether you are simply walking, riding a bike, or paddling a canoe. The OI Track app has a fairly straightforward design, and users can use it to download images wirelessly from the camera. We would like to see Olympus add a few more features, like the ability to combine multiple logs within a single trip, but the app is easy enough to use.The camera will continue tracking for as long as the log is enabled — even after the camera turns off. On a road trip, for example, you could leave the log on and record the entire trip, as long as you brought along the USB cord to charge it in the car between stops, since the logging system does drain the battery faster.One quirk is that the camera needs to power on first before you can enable the log. Otherwise, the camera doesn’t register that the switch is toggled to the “on” position.
This is also true if you want to disable the feature: The camera must be on before you can flip the switch off. Snappy performance, average battery lifeThe TG-5 performs well in ideal situations. Autofocus, under good lighting, is quick, although the camera tends to favor that center autofocus point and occasionally needs a refocus to get the focus on an off-center subject. As expected, the camera’s autofocus speed drops off in limited light, but was still accurate enough to get several shots at dusk, including those fireflies in the Live Composite mode.In most modes, the camera records the data quickly, and is nearly instantly ready to shoot again even after a short series of burst photos. A speedy 20 fps is available if you don’t mind using the electronic shutter, which has a tendency to create more noise at high ISOs, or 5 fps when using the mechanical shutter. Quick burst speeds are useful for capturing fun water-splash images.A few of the modes require more patience.
Both the Live Composite and focus stacking modes take a few seconds before actually shooting in order to prepare, and a few seconds after to merge the files — longer for extended Live Composites.Battery life is about average for a point-and-shoot, rated at 340 images. However, that doesn’t account for things like Wi-Fi, the tracking system, 4K video recording, or heavy usage of burst modes. If you anticipate using these features, definitely pack an extra battery or two. A nice plus is that the camera can be powered via USB, so you could use a heavy-duty portable battery or, as mentioned, plug it into your car’s power source. Image qualityThe single-digit TG-series (not to be confused with budget options like the TG-870) first gained respect from the photo community because of its bright f/2.0 lens. When you put several feet of water between you and the sun, a bright lens becomes a pretty big plus when shooting underwater.
The TG-5 pairs the bright f/2.0 lens with a 4x optical zoom. It uses a lower-megapixel, 1/2.3-inch sensor than the TG-4 (12MP versus 16MP), but it allows for better low-light performance (in theory, at least). The TG-5 also gets a new image processor that’s also better for low light. And unlike most rugged cameras, the TG-5 can shoot in RAW, which gives you more flexibility in post-editing.In low light, the TG-5 isn’t bad for a compact camera. Noise becomes noticeable at ISO 800, and finer details, such as texture, start to fade after ISO 1600.
We wouldn’t hesitate to use it at ISO 3200, and even 6400 if we really wanted to prevent blur, at the expense of noise. The quality is right within range of what we would expect for a compact camera.