Olympus Tough TG-5 vs YI Action Cam 4k Plus Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Outdoor & Action cameras.

Tough TG-5 vs Action Cam 4k Plus - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Olympus Tough TG-5 vs YI Action Cam 4k Plus Specs

Tough TG-5

  • Introduced in May 2017
  • Outdoor & Action
  • Sensor: 1/2.33″
  • 12 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-100mm (4x), f2.0-4.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 113 x 66 x 31.9mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.3″)
  • 250g (8.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Tough TG-5

Action Cam 4k Plus

  • Introduced in April 2017
  • Outdoor & Action
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 56.00mm (2.2″) Monitor
  • Fixed lens 17mm, f2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 65 x 42 x 30mm³ (2.6″ x 1.7″ x 1.2″)
  • 113g (3.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Action Cam 4k Plus

Olympus Tough TG-5 VS YI Action Cam 4k Plus Other Specs Comparison

Why is Olympus Tough TG-5 a better choice

Tough TG-5

Action Cam 4k Plus
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

20 10
Auto Focus points (4)

1 0
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Built-in flash (2)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.46 0.20
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Tough TG-5 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the built-in flash, that the display has a higher resolution and the built-in GPS.

The Tough TG-5 scores 18 points.

Otherwise why to choose YI Action Cam 4k Plus

Tough TG-5

Action Cam 4k Plus
Touch screen (2)
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

300 1000
Weighs less (2)

250g
(8.1 oz.)		 113g
(3.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

238cm³
(15 cu.in.)		 82cm³
(5 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Action Cam 4k Plus are the rather comfortable touch screen, the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Tough TG-5: the lower weight than the Tough TG-5 and the more compact size.

Yields 11 points for the Action Cam 4k Plus.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Tough TG-5

Action Cam 4k Plus
Resolution (megapixel)

12.00 12.00
Image stabilizer
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi
Environmental sealing
Olympus Tough TG-5 VS YI Action Cam 4k Plus Dimensions

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Olympus Tough TG-5

YI Action Cam 4k Plus

18
11

We recommend Olympus Tough TG-5 as better choice.