[Closed] Olympus Tough TG-5 - whaddya think?

I haven't got the latest ones, but have the tg830. So looking at the upgraded specs i would say it will be awesome.
Mine has been used snorkeling in the Maldives, loads of biking, skiing, kayaking and stuff in the sea.
Gives really good pics for a compact and no issues with sealing at all

I have the older model, the tg4. If its similar then it'll be great. Its way better than my old Pentax tough camera and that was OK. Decent pictures in variable light. Easy to use.

I have the TG1. I've had it since 2012, it's been snorkelling, skiing, up more Munro's than I can remember, dropped, kicked, survived a washing machine and still takes great phoos.

The TG5 addresses the very minor issues I have with the TG1. If/when the TG1 dies or I lose it, I'd buy whatever is the latest version in a heartbeat.

I've got a TG4 - great little travel/action cameras. Out of 4 cameras I own, it's the only one I can take to the beach, in the sea, on the bike, chuck in a bag and generally not give a shit about.

Don't rely on the in cam JPEG's though, shoot RAW+JPEG and sort it out after the event

We use the TG-3 here at work on the ship, more or less the same as the TG-5 in terms of build, if not features.
The toughness can't be surpassed TBH, considering it's really a consumer product, and not some super gnarly pro piece of kit. Dropped and abused all over place, scratched and battered now, but still take perfectly good photos. The F2.0 lens is great, but the zoom is pretty short.

If/when the TG1 dies or I lose it, I'd buy whatever is the latest version in a heartbeat.

Same here.

Thanks all, I think I'll get one.

i've had a tg1 and now have a tg5. The tg5 has been everywhere. My only gripe is that the batteries don't last as long for the tg5, so make sure to get a spare battery.

Hansrey - turn off the GPS of you didn't already

It charges quickly as well so I keep the cable in the camera bag and often have a usb battery pack on me on extended trips.

Tough cams are brilliant. Carry on the outside of your bag, just grab and snap. I have an old compact one but those TG ones are highly regarded.

Tough cameras. A caver lost one down Swildons cave which was later found and it still works https://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=22940.0 😯

Typical swildons conditions
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Thanks again all - ordered with the £10 amazon discount yesterday 👍