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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5184 x 3888
SENSOR Sensor size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Manual exposure mode: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe or flash sync port)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,620,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 225
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 410
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
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
Summary
The Lumix DC-GH5 highest resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Olympus Tough TG-5 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Lumix DC-GH5 is produced with larger sensor than the Olympus Tough TG-5: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is very significant specification of this camera as big sensor allows you to make photos of the better quality. The Lumix DC-GH5 offers a wider ISO range of 200-25600 than 100-12800 ISO range of the Olympus Tough TG-5. Such ISO numbers let you to make better photos in low light situations. The Lumix DC-GH5 provides more focus points than the Olympus Tough TG-5: 225 vs 25. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Lumix DC-GH5 display is better as it has more screen dots 1,620,000 in comparison to 460,000 dots of the Olympus Tough TG-5 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Lumix DC-GH5 is equipped with Yes inch touch screen that is larger in comparison to No inch display of the Olympus Tough TG-5. The Lumix DC-GH5 offers better slowest (60 seconds) and highest (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Olympus Tough TG-5 is equipped with built-in flash. The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 supports external flash. It provides perfect control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in low light or in bright light situations when you need to fill-flash. The Lumix DC-GH5 battery life is better in compare to the Olympus Tough TG-5 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 410 photos with the Lumix DC-GH5 and only 340 with the Tough TG-5. The Tough TG-5 weighs 250g that is 475g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5. This feature can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the picture metadata and see exactly where an image was captured.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 will be the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon