Testseek.com have collected 56 expert reviews of the Olympus Tough TG-5 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Tough TG-5.
June 2017
(83%)
56 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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...
Compact and Light-weight, Very high-quality images for a point-n-shoot, TruePic VIII provides outstanding power for burst shooting, noise reduction, custom shooting and in-camera processing, Macro and Super Macro shooting is absolutely amazing, Specialize
No touchscreen for fast and easy menu selection and touch to focus features, Screen can be difficult to see underwater (Must be looking straight on), Lower resolution screen than we would like to see, Does not have full manual control, No Audio Input, Fri
From the dual viewpoints of features and performance, the TG-5 is arguably one of the best rugged, waterproof cameras currently available. Olympus has reduced the resolution to a sensible 12 megapixels, which is appropriate for the 1/2.3-inch sensor, and...
The TG-5 feels and performs like a premium rugged compact, delivering high-quality stills and videos as well as the nigh-on unbreakable build quality of an adventurer's tool.While the price is fairly high in comparison to rivals like the $200 Fujifilm XP1...
Abstract: Hands-on with the new go-anywhere tough compact, the Olympus TG-5 Five years since Olympus introduced its original Tough cam, the TG-1, we're presented with the Olympus TG-5. The latest member in the series finally takes over the reins from the two-year...
Abstract: This is a camera that can work on land or under water, when used in the latter condition the ability to get a level shot may or may not be important but it does have both horizontal and vertical levels, it is of course fully waterproof and can withstand t...
Durable body, Punchy, sharp images, Incredibly easy light-painting mode, Action tracking system, Speedy bursts up to 20 fps
Prone to lens flares, Log feature drains battery
Yes, if we had to buy a point-and-shoot camera today. Whether you already shoot with an interchangeable lens camera or a smartphone, a compact like the TG-5 is a good secondary camera for travel, camping, or any situation where a rugged camera makes sense...