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Built for adventure. Designed to bring back amazing looking souvenirs. The Tough TG-5 is packed with pro features that help you nail bright, crisp outdoor shots even in challenging conditions. You’ll find imaging firepower that’s optimized for shooting action like a fast F2.0 Olympus lens, high-resolution RAW stills, and spectacular Ultra HD 4K video. Action Track Sensors record location, temperature, direction, and altitude data that bring your images and video to life. As with all Tough cameras, it’s waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, freezeproof, and dustproof. No other camera handles so much abuse while producing stunning photography like the TG-5.

Whether you’re shooting on a rafting trip or in a snowboard park, you’re focused on getting awesome shots. Your camera should take care of itself. The TG-5 does – no protective housing needed. It’s waterproof to 50 ft (15 m), crushproof up to 220 lbf (100 kgf), and shockproof from 7 ft (2.1 m). It’s dustproof and works great even at a bone-chilling 14°F (-10°C). When you’re on the go, temperatures can change quickly. That’s why the TG-5’s lens is equipped with Anti-Fog Dual Pane Protective Glass to stop moisture from getting in. We’ve even designed the knobs and buttons for easy operation while you’re wearing heavy gloves.

The TG-5"s ergonomic design features an Accessory Lock to secure optional lenses and other accessories. The waterproof TCON-T01 Teleconverter Lens boosts the TG-5’s optical zoom to nearly 7x, while the waterproof FCON-T01 Fisheye Converter Lens produces distinctive ultra-wide photos. Shoot evenly lit macro shots with help from the LG-1 Light Guide and waterproof FD-1 Flash Diffuser. Keep your TG-5 conveniently strapped to a backpack or chest harness using the CSCH-123 Sport Holder, and dive deeper – up to 147 feet (45 meters) – using the PT-058 Underwater Housing.

Whether you’re shooting on a rafting trip or in a snowboard park, you’re focused on getting awesome shots. Your camera should take care of itself. The TG-5 does – no protective housing needed. It’s waterproof to 50 ft (15 m), crushproof up to 220 lbf (100 kgf), and shockproof from 7 ft (2.1 m). It’s dustproof and works great even at a bone-chilling 14°F (-10°C). When you’re on the go, temperatures can change quickly. That’s why the TG-5’s lens is equipped with Anti-Fog Dual Pane Protective Glass to stop moisture from getting in. We’ve even designed the knobs and buttons for easy operation while you’re wearing heavy gloves.

Waterproof to 50 feet, F, Dust proof, Crush proof to 220 lbf, Shockproof from 7 feet, Freeze proof to 14 degrees, AntiFog lens;AF System Type: CMOS Contrast Detection System

Get awesome imaging power with the Olympus Tough TG-5. It’s waterproof (50 ft / 15 m), shockproof (7 ft / 2.1 m), crushproof (220 lbf / 100 kgf), freezeproof (14°F / -10°C), and dustproof to survive everything from a grueling hike through mountains to a 5-year-old playing with it by the pool. The TG-5’s rugged design is packed with pro shooting features like an F2.0 high-speed lens, 20 fps burst shooting in RAW, and anti-fog dual pane glass for spectacular images in every environment.

The waterproof FCON-T01 Fisheye Converter Lens captures ultra-wide shots, and the waterproof TCON-T01 Teleconverter Lens extends the TG-5’s zoom to almost 7x. Get ideal macro lighting with the LG-1 Light Guide or the waterproof FD-1 Flash Diffuser. Use the PT-058 Underwater Housing to take the TG-5 down to 147 feet (45 meters).

Right out of the gate, I could not be happier with the TG-5 compared to the limited number of other waterproof/rugged compact cameras "out there." I am a lifelong veteran of personal and professional photojournalism (I shot my first pro event, an Indy car race, in 1967 and have been shooting ever since) and recognize that every camera will have a few "minus" factors to go with its many "plus" qualities. I shoot both stills and video, and currently use a Canon 7D Mk II (plus lenses), a GoPro, and several auxiliary cameras to document backcountry activities here in Colorado. I have been through multiple Nikon and Canon SLRs and DSLRs over the years, but am not averse to shooting with modern point-and-shoot boxes rather than missing out entirely. I have been researching waterproof compacts for over a year, and finally settled on the TG-5 for my latest trout fishing project. After a few days with it in-hand, here are my initial impressions.First, the THREE BIG CONS: 1. No Shutter Priority mode. Why provide Aperture Priority but no Shutter Priority? Dunno. It would seem that one could control shutter speed with AP alone, but add to that problem . . . 2. No Manual mode. What??? For someone who grew up on the "manual mantra," Sunny 16 Rule, etc., no manual mode is like climbing into a car with no steering wheel. Sure, some of the presets can be helpful, but still, no "M" on the box is quite distressing. Then, add to that . . . 3. No Exposure Lock. This is another mystery -- why a Focus Lock function but no Exposure Lock? Or even a Focus/Exposure lock? Fortunately, a combined F/E lock kicks in for video and panoramas -- but not for stills. For any photog who wants to control the exposure rather than operate in PhD (Press Here Dummy) mode, these three essentials -- or even any two of them -- would make this little camera practically perfect in every way. I put these CONS first only to save time for shoppers who like the bad news before the good. Now, here"s the good news.A LOT OF PROS: The TG-5 is far better across the board than any consumer-priced waterproof camera on the market at this point. Since I numbered the CONS above, I will number the PROS with a few annotations. 1. Olympus optics. I first shot with an Olympus in 1972, and have never been disappointed with its optics at any price point. Images shot with the TG-5, especially without extending the modest optical zoom, are crisp, clear, and hold up very well in post-production. 2. GPS on board. Shooting backcountry subjects frequently requires geotagging. Add the "Log" function, and an at-hand compass, coordinates, temp, alt, etc. and it is a true mountain camera. 3. Zoom while shooting video (not all compacts have this). 4. Quick and easy "Live" controls, including at-hand White Balance and Exposure Compensation without groping for menus and buttons. 5. Controllable flash output (it"s about time!). 6. Multiple monitor displays (5), with color & B&W histograms and high/low flashing. 7. Fast start-up. Boom-it"s on. 8. Intuitive menus. 9. Excellent documentation by PDF and on-screen helps that are non-intrusive and just informative enough. 10. Minimal shutter lag & "Pro Capture" to mitigate what little lag is there. 11. Microscope mode (unreal!). 12. Can shoot in RAW -- a must for me. 13. Smartphone connectivity via WiFi. A little clunky, but workable and includes video controls. 14. Solid & substantial grip & feel. Hey, it"s not an old F4 with motordrive, but you know it"s in your hand. This is a good thing for a solid shooting foundation. 15. Weight. Perfect, in my book. 16. Waterproof/Ruggedness. I"m adding this one on faith that all the reviews I"ve read are true & accurate.My overall review is 4 Stars out of 5, partly based on the fool"s hope that Olympus might read this and add those big three features I mentioned at the beginning. If they do, I will happily throw down another $350-$400 for a new one, and keep this one in my backpack as well. Other enhancements might include a microphone jack (though I usually use audio recorded on a portable digital recorder) and a small remote, but this is a compact, so I would be happy with more exposure control and call it a day.

These days, the rugged, waterproof segment of the camera market is one of the few areas in which there"s a good reason for buying a standalone compact camera. Over the last decade since Apple wowed us with its first iPhone, followed in short order by Google"s Android, smartphones have demolished the rest of the compact market. But despite their clear strengths in portability, connectivity and performance, many smartphones aren"t waterproof and even fewer are ruggedized. And even if it"s built like a tank, you probably don"t want to risk such an expensive device -- and one which touches on so many areas of your life -- as your smartphone.

But while the "take it anywhere" advantage of a compact ruggedized, waterproof camera over a smartphone is obvious, there hasn"t been such a clear box ticked in the image quality department. Thanks to some big improvements made in smartphone cameras over the last few years coupled with the stagnation of the compact camera market right as it reached the peak of its ill-advised lust for the mighty megapixel, smartphones and compacts have been much of a muchness in terms of the end results.

With the TOUGH TG-5, Olympus aims to change all of that by taking the rugged, waterproof camera upmarket. In the process, it"s had to bump the price up a little, but at US$450 or thereabouts, the TG-5 is still quite reasonable and certainly more affordable than all but the most basic of unlocked smartphones. And it promises a big step forwards in image quality thanks to the pairing of three important bits of kit.

And just like that of the earlier TG-4, it"s impressively solid, said to be able to withstand 220 pounds (100 kg) of crushing force, is waterproof to 50 feet (15 m), and capable of surviving a drop from seven feet (2.1 m) onto an unspecified surface. It"s also dustproof and freezeproof to 14°F (-10°C), and now sports a dual-pane cover glass over the lens to help avoid it fogging up when the temperature suddenly changes.

The Olympus TG-5 performs as expected in the print quality department given the relatively small sensor. A very good 13 x 19 inch print can be attained while shooting at base ISO, and this is a nice feat in general for a rugged waterproof camera. And yet if you intend to print 8 x 10"s you will for sure want to remain at ISO 400 and below, as anything higher will simply not yield good results while printing at 8 x 10 inches. Given the larger pixels courtesy of the move back to 12 megapixels from 16MP in the TG-4, we"d hoped for better high ISO performance as compared to the predecessor, but the sensor size really limits the performance potential above ISO 400, regardless of the slight increase in pixel size.

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.

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.

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.

We 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.

The smaller lozenge-shaped buttons on the back plate to the right of the LCD, of which there are three, not counting the four-way control pad with its central OK button, fall under the thumb of the right hand when gripping the camera in your palm.

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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 processor. It builds on that with a great set of features and shooting modes, including Pro capture continuous shooting, 4K video, RAW support, and superb macro modes. Finally, it provides the control you need to make the most of those features, whatever the environment. The only downside is the poor performance of the movie continuous AF.

TOUGH TG-5 AT A GLANCE Built for adventure. Designed to bring back amazing looking souvenirs. The Tough TG-5 is packed with pro features that help you nail bright, crisp outdoor shots even in challenging conditions. You’ll find imaging firepower that’s optimized for shooting action like a fast F2.0 Olympus lens, high-resolution RAW stills, and spectacular Ultra HD 4K video. Action Track Sensors record location, temperature, direction, and altitude data that bring your images and video to life. As with all Tough cameras, it’s waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, freezeproof, and dustproof. No other camera handles so much abuse while producing stunning photography like the TG-5.

SURVIVAL OF THE TOUGHEST Whether you’re shooting on a rafting trip or in a snowboard park, you’re focused on getting awesome shots. Your camera should take care of itself. The TG-5 does – no protective housing needed. It’s waterproof to 50 ft (15 m), crushproof up to 220 lbf (100 kgf), and shockproof from 7 ft (2.1 m). It’s dustproof and works great even at a bone-chilling 14°F (-10°C). When you’re on the go, temperatures can change quickly. That’s why the TG-5’s lens is equipped with Anti-Fog Dual Pane Protective Glass to stop moisture from getting in. We’ve even designed the knobs and buttons for easy operation while you’re wearing heavy gloves.

BUILD YOUR VERY OWN TOUGH SYSTEM The TG-5"s ergonomic design features an Accessory Lock to secure optional lenses and other accessories. The waterproof TCON-T01 Teleconverter Lens boosts the TG-5’s optical zoom to nearly 7x, while the waterproof FCON-T01 Fisheye Converter Lens produces distinctive ultra-wide photos. Shoot evenly lit macro shots with help from the LG-1 Light Guide and waterproof FD-1 Flash Diffuser. Keep your TG-5 conveniently strapped to a backpack or chest harness using the CSCH-123 Sport Holder, and dive deeper – up to 147 feet (45 meters) – using the PT-058 Underwater Housing.

As the latest camera from a brand that actively considers underwater shooters when designing its products, this camera is packed full of features useful to underwater photo and video shooters. Not only is the camera waterproof down to 50ft (15m), but it is designed with the Olympus PT-058 UW housing rated to 147ft (45m). This housing is the most affordable TG-5 housing on the market and accepts most popular underwater photo accessories.

The camera retains the ruggedness of its predecessor; it is waterproof to 50 ft, freezeproof to 14°F / -10°C, crushproof to 220 lbf / 100 kgf, and shockproof from 7 ft / 2.1 m.

The TG-5 also has the huge advantage of the camera itself being waterproof, freezeproof, dustproof, and splashproof, allowing it to be used in any environment without a housing (as long as you don"t take it too deep underwater). Finally, don"t forget the options to attach Olympus" add-on fisheye and telephoto lenses directly to the camera body.

Olympus has been producing top-quality, rugged-and-waterproof compact cameras for years, and its latest, the Tough TG-5 ($449), is one of its best yet. For starters, it"s waterproof to a depth of 50 feet, which should suit most people"s needs. And, it produces photos and video clips with very good image quality, has an abundant assortment of modes, settings and features — including the ability to capture RAW images files, 4K-resolution video and bursts of photos at 20 frames per second. It’s a worthy successor to the TG-4 as one of the best waterproof cameras, as well as one of the best cameras, period.

What"s nice about this dial is that you can quickly control and change various exposure and other settings in the menus. You can also use it to scroll through other sections of the menus. Additionally, I liked that you can access many modes, features and setting via the LCD screen by pressing the "OK" button: Doing so brings up a host of settings on the right-side and bottom border of the LCD. You simply navigate to the setting you want via the multiselector control and press OK to select it.

The TG-5 measures 4.5 x 2.6 x 1.3 inches, similar to the Nikon Coolpix W300, which is 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.2 inches. At 8.8 ounces, the TG-5 is heavier than the 8.2-ounce W300. In addition to being waterproof to 50 feet — the W300 can do as deep as 100 feet — the TG-5 is rated to withstand a 7-foot drop.

However, because the TG-5 has the ability to shoot in a RAW-file format, I was able to open the low-light test photo in an image editor (like Adobe Photoshop) and, using the program"s Camera Raw module, restore some of a photo’s detail, color and contrast, as well as minimize noise and other aberrations. As my test images reveal, it won"t produce the quality and detail you get shooting in bright light, but the RAW-file format does allow you some latitude in low-light and other challenging situations. It"s a powerful feature not available in the W300 and one of several reasons the Olympus TG-5 is our best rugged-and-waterproof camera.

I also I had a lot of fun playing with the variety of filters or fine-art modes Olympus included on the camera. (In the photo gallery, you can see four different filters I used for the same image of my office window. Some of these filters can also be used when capturing video.) The TG-5 also comes with a 3-inch LCD (although it doesn’t swivel nor include a touch screen).

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 get the most out of their images. While it can’t go as deep as the W300, the TG-5 not only captures high-quality photos and video in most settings, but it also provides you with a bevy of controls and features to take your images or video clips to the next level. That"s why the TG-5 is our top-rated rugged-and-waterproof model.