| General | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Tough TG-4 | Tough TG-5 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
| Successor Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
| MSRP | $379 | $449 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 17 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic VII | TruePic VIII |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine, normal, basic | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 | 25 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.5 - 18 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 100 mm | 25 - 100 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | 4x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.0 - 4.9 | f/2.0 - 4.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 10 cm | 10 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 2.5 stops |
| Screen | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Flash | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto redeye reduction fill-in off LED | Auto redeye reduction slow sync redeye slow sync fill manual off |
| Flash Range | 7.90 m at ISO 1600 | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Program | |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Video | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Micro |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.22") | 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) | 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.7 x 5.5 x 2.6" | 6.7 x 5.6 x 2.6" |
| Package Weight | 1.191 lb | 1.1 lb |
| Power and Storage | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LI-92B | LI-92B |
| Battery Life | 380 shots | 340 shots |
| Internal Storage | 55 MB | 55 MB |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Other | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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