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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 20.0 fps
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-50000
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Manual exposure mode: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
Summary
The Q (Typ 116) highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Tough TG-5 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Q (Typ 116) is equipped with larger sensor than the Tough TG-5: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). It is the most important difference between these models because large sensor allows you to shoot pictures of the more professional quality. The Q (Typ 116) has a wider ISO range of 100-50000 than 100-12800 ISO range of the Tough TG-5. This ISO range allow the photographer to shoot better pictures in dim light conditions. The Q (Typ 116) offers more focus points than the Tough TG-5: 49 vs 25. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Q (Typ 116) screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 460,000 dots of the Tough TG-5 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Q (Typ 116) has a touch screen. The Q (Typ 116) offers better lowest (30 seconds) and highest (1/2000 second) shutter speeds.
The Tough TG-5 has built-in flash. The Q (Typ 116) supports external flash. An external flash provides great control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in dim light and in bright light conditions when the photographer needs to fill-flash. The Tough TG-5 weighs 250g which is 390g less in comparison with the weight of the Q (Typ 116). The Tough TG-5 is produced with built-in GPS. This feature can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the photo metadata and find out exactly where a picture was produced.
The Leica Q (Typ 116) has 12 advantages and the Tough TG-5 only 4 so the Q (Typ 116) will be the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon