Summer is coming, and it’s the right time for choosing the perfect camera for the adventures it brings. Olympus seems to have this in mind, so they’ve launched their latest rugged compact camera: Olympus TG-5. It’s water-, dust-, freeze, crush- and shockproof, able to withstand a variety of weather conditions and follow you wherever you may roam. At the same time, it’s capable of 4K video shooting and high-speed Full HD 1080p at 120 fps.
Other than being weather-sealed and resilient, Olympus TG-5 features a 12MP BSI CMOS sensor, which allows high image quality and better performance in low-light conditions. The TruePic VIII image processor helps reduce noise and expand the dynamic range of the image. It also provides 20 fps continuous shooting rate in raw, and as previously mentioned – the ability of 4K video recording and Full HD 1080p video at up to 120 fps.
The lens featured on Olympus TG-5 offer 4x optical zoom (35 mm equivalent of 25-100mm), with f/2 maximum aperture for better performance in low light. The camera also comes with built-in Wi-Fi and the Field Sensor System, which includes a GPS module, manometer, compass, and a temperature sensor. Take a look at some of the key specs:
Key specs
Sensor Effective Resolution / Size
12 Megapixel BSI-CMOS 1/2.3
Processor
TruePic VIII™
Waterproof
50ft (15m) – IPX8
Shockproof
7ft (2.1m)
Crushproof
220lbf (100kgf)
Freezeproof
14°F (-10°C)
Dustproof
Yes – IP6X
Rear Monitor
3.0” LCD (460K Dots)
Video
4K 30p4K Timelapse VideoFHD 120fps High Speed Video
Special Features
Action Track Sensor System, Zero-lag Pro Capture Mode, RAW Capture, Night Time Live Composite Mode, Microscope Modes
Tough Capabilities
Waterproof
IPX8 – Waterproof to depths of 50 ft / 15 m
Dustproof
IP6X
Freezeproof
Freezeproof to 14°F / -10°C
Crushproof
Crushproof to 220 lbf / 100 kgf
Shockproof
Shockproof from 7 ft / 2.1 m
Lens Cover Glass
Anti-fog dual pane
Lens / Shutter
Focal Length (35mm Equiv.)
4.5mm – 18mm (25mm – 100mm)
Aperture Range
f/2.0 (wide) – f/4.9 (tele)
Focus Range
Wide/Tele: 3.9in/10cm to infinity Super Macro Mode: 0.4in/1cm to infinity, focal length 30 – 100mm (equivalent)
Shutter Speed
1/2 – 1/2000 sec. (Night Scene, A mode: up to 4 sec.)
Optical Zoom
4x
Image Stabilization
2.5 EV* (Focal length set to 18mm. 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 100mm) *Based on CIPA measurement conditions
Image Recording
Removable Memory Type
SD, SDHC1, SDXC1, Eye-Fi Card compatible21 UHS-I compatible*2 Not compatible with Endless Memory
Recording Format
DCF2.0, Exif2.3
Internal Memory
55MB
Still Image FileFormat
RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
Recording Image Size
[RAW] 4000 x 3000[JPEG] 4000 x 3000 – 640 x 480
One Touch Tele-converter
x2 / x4**Microscope Control mode only
Video / Audio
Video File Format
MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264)
Video Modes
[MOV]3840×2160 (4k) / 30p, 25p (Bit rate: Approx. 102 Mbps)1920×1080 (FHD) / 30p, 25p / IPB (SF,F,N)1920×1080 (FHD) / 60p, 50p / IPB (SF,F,N)1280×720 (HD) / 30p,25p / IPB (SF,F,N) 60p: 59.94fps, 50p: 50.00fps, 30p: 29.97fps, 25p: 25.00fps FHD IPB (SuperFine / 52Mbps, Fine / 30Mbps, Normal / 18Mbps) HD IPB (SuperFine / 52Mbps, Fine / 30Mbps, Normal / 18Mbps) *Frame rates may drop when particular Art Filters and Movie Effects are used.*Speed Class 10 SD card is recommended for shooting movies. *UHS-I Speed Class 3 SD card must be used for 4K video and high speed movie.
Maximum Video Recording Time
[MOV] Approx. 29 min
Art Filter for Movie
Yes(Frame rates may drop when certain Art Filters are used)
Time Lapse Movie
[MOV]3840×2160 (4K) / 5fps1280×720 (HD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
High Speed Movie
1920×1080 (FHD) / 120fps1280×720 (HD) / 240fps640×360 (SD) / 480fps
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone
Speaker
Built-in mono speaker
Live View Output via HDMI
Monitor Mode (outputs video and info display to a connected monitor)**Info display is not shown on the camera while recording
Connectivity / Power Requirements
WiFI
Built-in (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
Action Track Sensors
GPS (GLONASS, QZSS), compass, manometer, temperature sensor, accelerometer
PC Connectivity
USB 2.0 (Micro-B)
HDMI
Micro HDMI (Type D)
PictBridge Easy Print
Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
Battery Type
LI-92B Li-ion battery
Battery Life
Approx. 340 imagesApprox. 50 minute* video (under standard JEITA testing)Approx. 110 minute video (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)*When repeatedly recording at the maximum time of 29 minutes
You can read more detailed specs here. Olympus TG-5 is available for preorders and it comes in two colors, red and black. The price is $449 for the camera, and the shipping is expected to begin on July 3, 2017. You can also order an underwater housing if you want to increase the underwater depth rating to 147′, and it’s sold separately for $299.
