Tough TG-4 Support Topics
What comes packaged with the camera?
What comes packaged with the camera?
The following items are packaged with the camera:
- PEN-F camera body
- Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (BLN-1)
- Lithium-ion Battery Charger (BCN-1)
- Flash (FL-LM3)
- USB cable (CB-USB6)
- Body Cap
- Shoulder Strap
- Flash Case
- Software CD-ROM
OLYMPUS Viewer 3 (Windows / Mac) - Instruction Manual
- Warranty Card
Approximately how many shots can be taken with a fully-charged battery?
Approximately how many shots can be taken with a fully-charged battery?
You can take approximately 330 shots (when IS is On), according to the CIPA standard.
(using the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery BLN-1 and 32 GB Toshiba SDHC UHS-I EXCERIA™ Type1 card)
(using the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery BLN-1 and 32 GB Toshiba SDHC UHS-I EXCERIA™ Type1 card)
What are the compression rates, and what size are the image files in each record mode?
What are the compression rates, and what size are the image files in each record mode?
[Still Pictures]
The following table shows the approximate values when shooting still pictures in the 4:3 aspect ratio.
| Recording Mode | Number of Pixels | Compression Rate | File Format | Number of Storable Pictures 8GB SD / SDHC / SDXC Card |
File Size (Approx.) | |
| RAW + SL (Super Large) F (Fine) |
10368 x 7776 | Uncompressed | ORF | 42 | 125.2 MB | |
| 8160 x 6120 | 1/4 | JPEG | 22.1 MB | |||
| 5184 x 3888 | Lossless Compression | ORI | 21.5 MB | |||
| SL | F | 8160 x 6120 | 1/4 | JPEG | 310 | 22.1 MB |
| RAW | 5184 x 3888 | Lossless Compression | ORF | 341 | 21.5 MB | |
| L (Large) |
SF (SuperFine) |
1/2.7 | JPEG | 510 | 13.5 MB | |
| F | 1/4 | 739 | 9.3 MB | |||
| N (Normal) |
1/8 | 1,379 | 5.0 MB | |||
| B (Basic) |
1/12 | 2,347 | 3.0 MB | |||
| M (Middle) |
SF | 3200 x 2400 | 1/2.7 | 1,245 | 5.6 MB | |
| F | 1/4 | 2,051 | 3.4 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 4,068 | 1.7 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 5,954 | 1.2 MB | |||
| SF | 2560 x 1920 | 1/2.7 | 2,160 | 3.2 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 3,170 | 2.2 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 6,259 | 1.1 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 9,041 | 0.8 MB | |||
| SF | 1920 x 1440 | 1/2.7 | 3,814 | 1.8 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 5,548 | 1.3 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 10,613 | 0.7 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 15,257 | 0.5 MB | |||
| SF | 1600 x 1200 | 1/2.7 | 5,424 | 1.3 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 7,874 | 0.9 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 15,257 | 0.5 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 20,343 | 0.4 MB | |||
| S (Small) |
SF | 1280 x 960 | 1/2.7 | 8,137 | 0.9 MB | |
| F | 1/4 | 11,624 | 0.6 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 22,192 | 0.4 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 30,515 | 0.3 MB | |||
| SF | 1024 x 768 | 1/2.7 | 12,206 | 0.6 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 17,437 | 0.4 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 30,515 | 0.3 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 40,686 | 0.2 MB | |||
| SF | 640 x 480 | 1/2.7 | 27,124 | 0.3 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 40,686 | 0.2 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 61,030 | 0.2 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 81,373 | 0.1 MB | |||
Note:
- The same image (Olympus' standard image) is used to calculate the photo capacity and file size in each mode.
- The capacity depends on the image quality, the type of memory card or whether print reservation is enabled. The number of remaining pictures on the LCD may not change even when a picture is taken or deleted.
- The capacity in this table differs from the number of remaining pictures displayed on the LCD. This table shows the approximate number, but the camera shows the maximum (up to 9999).
How many pictures can be taken sequentially per second?
How many pictures can be taken sequentially per second?
While the shutter button is fully depressed, you can shoot approximately 10.0 frames per second (max.).
| Image Quality | Shooting mode | Sequential Shooting Speed | Recordable Pictures on Sequential Shooting |
| RAW |
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Approx. 10.0 frames per second (when image stabilization is OFF) | Approx. 39 frames |
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Approx. 5.0 frames per second | Approx. 250 frames | |
| JPEG: LN |
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Approx. 10.0 frames per second (when image stabilization is OFF) | Approx.. 45 frames |
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Approx. 5.0 frames per second | Up to card capacity |
- * When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens
- * When using the Toshiba SDHC UHS-II R260・W240 EXCERIA™ PRO card, based on Olympus testing
Note:
- In S-AF or MF mode, focus and exposure are locked at the first frame.
- When shooting in sequential shooting H mode, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the first frame. (in S-AF or MF mode)
- In sequential shooting H mode, the last picture taken is displayed briefly after the shutter button is pressed.
- When shooting in sequential shooting L mode, focus and exposure are fixed based on the AF mode and AEL / AFL mode.
- In sequential shooting L mode, the pictures taken are not displayed. You can playback the pictures after shooting.
Silent Sequential Shooting:In silent sequential shooting, you can shoot approximately 20.0 fps.
With silent sequential shooting, you can shoot without making a sound in situations where the shutter sound is a problem.
Shooting is performed using electronic shutters for both the front and rear curtains so that the miniscule camera shaking caused by shutter movements can be reduced.
There are some restrictions on the use of silent sequential shooting:
- Shutter speed is restricted to 1/16000 - 1/25 sec.
- If the subject is moving, it may cause distortion in the image.
- Distortion of the image may occur due to flickering from large movements of the subject or fluorescent lighting.
- Self-timer and flash photography are not supported.
Note:
- Sequential shooting speed may be slower according to the shooting condition.
- Sequential shooting speed may differ according to the lens you use or its zoom position.
- When the battery check icon blinks because of low battery power, the camera stops the shooting and starts to store the pictures.
Depending on the amount of power remaining in the battery, the camera may not be able to store all pictures.
How long is the shutter-release lag time?
How long is the shutter-release lag time?
After the shutter button is pressed halfway, it takes about 0.044 second to release the shutter. (in mechanical shutter, confirmed by Olympus' internal testing)
Is the Digital Tele-converter function available with any kinds of lenses attached?
Is the Digital Tele-converter function available with any kinds of lenses attached?
Yes, the Digital Tele-converter function can be used with every PEN-F attachable lenses because it is an in-camera function.
Note:
- Digital Tele-converter is not available with multiple exposures, in
- When a RAW photo is displayed in playback, the area that you enlarged on the monitor using Digital Tele-converter is indicated by a white frame.
- This function is not available when Movie Effect is On in movie mode.
- While using the Digital Tele-converter, the number of AF targets decreases.
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?
You can find the manual online. You can either read it online or download the instruction manual for your camera.
See the following Web page to find the available manuals:
What differentiates the TG-5 from the TG-4?
What differentiates the TG-5 from the TG-4?
The following table describes the differences:
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| Release Date | June 23, 2017 | May 1, 2015 |
| Effective Pixels | 12 million pixels 1/2.3 CMOS |
16 million pixels 1/2.3 CMOS |
| Image Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic VII |
| Monitor | 3.0 inches, Approx. 460,000 dots, TFT color LCD | |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom: 4x | Optical Zoom: 4x Super-Resolution Zoom: 2x (when used simultaneously with Optical zoom: 8x) Digital Zoom: 4x |
| Focal Length | 4.5 mm - 18.0 mm (25 mm - 100 mm equivalent in 35 mm photography) |
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| Shooting Range | Standard mode: 0.1m to infinity Microscope mode: 0.01m to 0.3m |
Standard mode: 0.1m to infinity Super macro mode: 0.01m to 0.3m |
| Focus Mode | AF (Face Priority, ESP, Spot, Tracking) MF (Peaking, Magnify) |
AF (Face Detection, iESP, Spot, AF Tracking) |
| ISO | AUTO Manual: ISO100 - 12800 |
AUTO, High AUTO, Manual: ISO100 - 6400 |
| Image Stabilization | Still Pictures: CMOS-shift Movies: Electronic |
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| Shooting Mode | P (Program mode), iAUTO, A (Aperture Priority), Custom mode 1, Custom mode 2, Movie, Underwater, Microscope, SCN (Scene) | P (Program Auto), iAUTO, A (Aperture Priority), Custom mode 1, Custom mode 2, Underwater, Microscope, SCN (Scene) |
| Art Filters | 14 art filters + filter variation (I - III) Pop Art (I, II), Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color (I, II), Light Tone, Grainy Film (I, II), Pin Hole (I, II, III), Diorama (I, II), Cross Process (I, II), Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone (I, II), Key Line (I, II), Watercolor (I, II), Vintage (I, II, III), Partial Color (I, II, III) |
7 art filters Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone |
| Scene Modes | 16 scene modes: Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Portrait + Landscape, Nightscape, Hand-held Starlight, Portrait + Nightscape, Sunset, Fireworks, Candlelight, Children, Sport, Beach & Snow, Live Composite, Panorama, Backlight HDR |
19 scene modes: Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Live Composite, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach&Snow, Snow, Panorama, Backlight HDR |
| Picture Modes | i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Art Filters | Vivid, Natural, Muted, Fish Eye, Sparkle, Reflection, Fragmented, Art Filter |
| Microscope Mode | Available Microscope, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing, Microscope Control |
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| Pro Capture Mode | Available | Not available |
| Interval Shooting | max 299 frames | max 99 frames (max 299 frames after updating the firmware) |
| Image Size (Still Pictures) * when aspect rate is 4:3 |
L (4000 x 3000) M (3200 x 2400) S (1280 x 960) |
16M (4608 x 3456) 8M (3200 x 2400) 3M (1920 x 1440) VGA (640 x 480) |
| RAW+JPEG Shooting | Available RAW mode or RAW+JPEG mode |
Available 16M+RAW mode |
| Images Size (Movies) | 4K (3840 x 2160) 30/25p FHD (1920 x 1080) * HD (1280 x 720) * FHD HS 120fps (1920 x 1080) HD HS 240fps (1280 x 720) SD HS 480fps (640 x 360) * Bit rate (compression) and frame rate (fps) can be changed. |
1080p (1920 x 1080) 720p (1280 x 720) VGA (640 x 480) HS 120fps (640 x 480) HS 240fps (320 x 240) |
| Logging Function | GPS information, manometer, compass and thermometer | GPS information |
| Connection to Smartphone (Using smartphone application OI.Share and OI.Track) | Built-in Wi-Fi available OI.Share: Remote Control function, Import Photos, Geotag function, Easy Setup function OI.Track: Update A-GPS data, Import GPS logging information, Easy Setup function |
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| Memory | SD, SDHC, SDXC cards (UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi cards | |
| Internal Memory | Not available | Approx. 55 MB |
| Battery / Number of Shots per Charge | LI-92B / Approx. 340 shots | LI-92B / Approx. 380 shots |
| Connector |
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| Waterproof / Dustproof | 15m waterproof / Dustproof available | |
| Crushproof | 2.1 m | |
| Freezeproof | - 10℃ | |
| Anti-fog | Available | Not available |
| Underwater Housing (Sold Separately) | PT-058 | PT-056 |
| Optional Accessories for Macro Shooting (Sold Separately) | LED Light Guide LG-1 Flash Diffuser FD-1 *1 |
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| Conversion Lens (Sold Separately) | Fisheye Converter FCON-T01 *2 Teleconverter TCON-T01 *2 |
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| Dimensions | 113.0 mm (W) x 66.0 mm (H) x 31.9 mm (D) / 4.4" (W) x 2.6" (H) x 1.3" (D) | 111.5 mm (W) x 65.9 mm (H) x 31.2 mm (D) / 4.4" (W) x 2.6" (H) x 1.2" (D) |
| Weight (Battery and Media Card Included) | 250g | 247g |
| Color | Red / Black | |
- *1 TG-4 camera is compatible after updating the firmware.
- *2 The CLA-T01 converter lens adapter (sold separately) is required for use with the Fisheye Converter and Teleconverter Lens.
What additional items are packaged with the camera?
What additional items are packaged with the camera?
The following items are packaged with the camera:
- TG-5 camera
- Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-92B)
- USB-AC adapter (F-5AC)
- USB cable (CB-USB12, micro USB connector)
- Strap
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty card
Note:
TG-5 is not equipped with internal memory. A separately sold SD card is required for recording images. To see a list of compatible memory cards, click here:
Image editing and management software OLYMPUS Viewer 3
The software CD-ROM is not packaged in the TG-5 camera.
The image editing and management software OLYMPUS Viewer 3 is available to Olympus camera users via Internet as a free download. (The serial number of the camera is required.)
What types of shooting modes are available from the mode dial?
What types of shooting modes are available from the mode dial?
iAUTO (iAUTO mode), P (Program mode), A (A mode / Aperture Priority mode), SCN (Scene mode),
(movie mode), 
(Underwater mode), 
(Microscope mode) are available. Adding to those modes, C1 and C2 (Custom mode 1 and 2) are available for recalling the desired custom menu settings.
The shooting modes can be selected from the mode dial. You can select a sub mode on the monitor in SCN mode, Underwater mode and Microscope mode.
Shooting Modes
iAUTO mode
The camera automatically adjusts the settings best suited for the scene, which is convenient for beginners. Camera settings cannot be changed, except some settings, because this is an automatic mode.
P (Program mode)
The camera automatically adjusts the settings best suited for the scene. Unlike iAUTO mode, camera menu settings such as white balance and exposure compensation can be changed.
A (A mode)
When the aperture value is set manually, the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed automatically.
You can set the aperture to F2.0, F2.8, F8.0 at wide angle and F4.9, F6.3, F18 at telephoto by rotating the control dial or by pressing once the arrow pad UP and then the Up or Down button.
C1 / C2 (Custom mode 1 / 2)
The settings saved in Reset/Assign Custom Modes can be recalled by placing the mode dial to C1 or C2. You can save different settings to the C1 and C2.
SCN (Scene mode)
This mode enables you to shoot in the appropriate settings by selecting a sub mode best suited to the subject or scene.
Select a general situation in sub mode 1, and then a more specific mode in sub mode 2.
| Sub Mode 1 | Sub Mode 2 |
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| People | Portrait, e-Portrait, Portrait + Landscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Children |
| Nightscapes | Nightscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Handheld Starlight, Fireworks, Live Composite |
| Motion | Sport, Children |
| Scenery | Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Panorama, Backlight HDR |
| Indoors | Candlelight, Portrait, e-Portrait, Children, Backlight HDR |
(movie mode)
In addition to standard movies, you can record high-resolution 4K movies or shoot high-speed movies that are played back in slow motion.
(Underwater mode)
This mode enables you to take underwater pictures in appropriate settings by selecting a sub mode best suited for the subject or scene.
(Microscope mode)
This mode lets you shoot as close as 1 cm to your subject.
How to set ART (art filter)?
Art filters can be selected from picture mode in the live control when the mode dial is set to P mode, A mode, Movie mode (Standard) and Microscope mode (Microscope, Microscope Control).
