Question :
What differentiates the TG-5 from the TG-4?

Answer:

The following table describes the differences:

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)
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
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
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)	Built-in Wi-Fi available OI.Share: Remote Control function, Import Photos, Geotag function, Easy Setup function, Update A-GPS data
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	USB microB connector HDMI micro connector (TypeD)	USB multi connector HDMI micro connector (TypeD)
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
Conversion Lens (Sold Separately)	Fisheye Converter FCON-T01 *2 Teleconverter TCON-T01 *2
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.

Question :
What additional items are packaged with the camera?

Answer:
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

Question :
Is a memory card (SD card) bundled with the camera?

Answer:
No, the memory card is not bundled with the camera.
A separately sold SD card (SD, SDHC, SDXC card) is required for recording images or logs.
To see a list of compatible memory cards, click here:
Compatibility table for Media Card ( TG-Series )

Question :
What types of shooting modes are available from the mode dial?

Answer:
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.

Refer to the following question for more information:
What differentiates the iAUTO (AUTO) mode from P (Program shooting) mode?

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.

Refer to the following question for more information:
What kinds of SCN (Scene) modes are available?

Sub Mode 1	Sub Mode 2
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.
Refer to the following question for more information:
What kinds of shooting modes are available for underwater photography?

(Microscope mode)
This mode lets you shoot as close as 1 cm to your subject.
Refer to the following question for more information:
What kinds of Microscope modes are available?

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).

Question :
What differentiates the iAUTO (AUTO) mode from P (Program shooting) mode?

Answer:
The followings describes the differences:

In iAUTO (AUTO) mode, the camera determines the appropriate settings for the shooting conditions and subjects such as people, scenery or nightscapes. The camera then sets to the best suited shooting mode (e.g. Portrait, Macro or Scenery). Camera settings cannot be changed, except some menu options, because this is a fully automatic mode.

P mode is for program shooting. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture and shutter speed based on the lighting conditions. Shooting settings such as exposure compensation, white balance and sequential shooting can be changed.

iAUTO mode is convenient for beginners. After getting used to shooting with the camera using the iAUTO mode, we recommend you to use the P mode for changing to the desired settings manually.

Available settings for iAUTO mode and P mode:

✔: Setting possible
 - : Setting not possible

Menu option	Shooting mode		Note
	iAUTO mode	P mode
Exposure Compensation	-	✔
Picture Mode	-	✔
ISO	-	✔
White Balance	-	✔
AF Mode	-	✔
Aspect	✔	✔
Image quality (still images)	✔	✔
Record Mode (movies)	*	*	4K or HS is selectable in movie mode.
Flash	*	✔	Flash Auto or Flash Off is selectable when iAUTO is used.
Flash Compensation	-	✔
Image stabilizer(still images)	-	✔
Image stabilizer (movies)	-	-
Drive / Self-timer	*	✔	Pro capture shooting is not selectable when iAUTO is used.
Metering Mode	-	✔
Face Priority	-	✔
Accessory	*	✔	FD-1 is not selectable when iAUTO is used.
Reset/Assign Custom Modes	✔	✔
AF Area	✔	✔
AF Illuminator	✔	✔
Interval Shooting	-	✔
Focus BKT	-	✔
Movie Recording	✔	✔
Recording Volume	✔	✔
Video Frame Rate	✔	✔
Video Bet Rate	✔	✔

Question :
What kinds of SCN (Scene) modes are available?

Answer:
In SCN (Scene) mode, you can shoot in an appropriate setting by selecting a subject or shooting scene.
Set the mode dial to SCN, and then select a sub mode from 16 modes.



When the mode dial is already set to SCN (Scene) mode, press the arrow pad Left button to select other sub modes.

Available SCN (Scene) modes:

Sub mode 1	Sub mode 2	Description
People	Portrait	Suitable for portrait shooting.
	e-Portrait	Smoothes out skin tones and texture. This mode is suitable when viewing images on a high-definition TV.
	Portrait + Landscape	Suitable for portraits with a landscape in the background.
	Portrait + Nightscape	Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view.
	Children	Suitable for photographs of children or other active subjects.
Nightscapes	Nightscape	Suitable for shooting of night scenes using a tripod to hold the camera steady.
	Portrait + Nightscape	Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view.
	Handheld Starlight	Suitable for shooting night scenes without a tripod. Reduces blur when shooting low light/illuminated scenes.
	Fireworks	Suitable for shooting fireworks at night.
	Live Composite	The camera automatically shoots multiple images and composites them into a single image, composing only the newly taken bright areas. With normal long exposure, an image of light trace such as star trails with bright buildings tends to get too bright. Using Live Composite mode, you can capture such images without over exposure while checking the progress on the monitor.
Motion	Sport	Suitable for fast action shooting.
	Children	Suitable for photographs of children or other active subjects.
Scenery	Landscape	Suitable for landscape shooting.
	Sunset	Suitable for shooting the sunset.
	Beach & Snow	Suitable for shooting at snow-capped mountains, seascapes in the sun, and other whitish scenes.
	Panorama	You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image).
	Backlight HDR	Suitable for contrasting scenes. This mode captures multiple images and merges them into one properly exposed image.
Indoors	Candlelight	Suitable for shots of candlelit scenes. Warm colors are preserved.
	Portrait	Suitable for portrait shooting.
	e-Portrait	Smoothes out skin tones and texture. This mode is suitable when viewing images on a high-definition TV.
	Children	Suitable for photographs of children or other active subjects.
	Backlight HDR	Suitable for contrasting scenes. This mode captures multiple images and merges them into one properly exposed image.

Question :
What kinds of shooting modes are available for underwater photography?

Answer:
Underwater mode enables you to take underwater pictures in appropriate settings by selecting a sub mode best suited for the subject or scene.

The TG-5 camera is waterproof up to depths of 15 meters without a separate sold underwater protector.



Turn the mode dial to (Underwater mode) for underwater photography. Select the appropriate shooting mode from (Underwater Snapshot), (Underwater Wide), (Underwater Macro) and (Underwater HDR) using the arrow pad Right and Left button or the control dial.

When the mode dial is already set to (Underwater mode), press the arrow pad Left button to select other sub modes.

Available Underwater modes:

Sub mode	Description
Underwater Snapshot	Optimized for underwater photography that uses natural light. (e.g. in swimming pools or shallow waters)
Underwater Wide	Suitable for shooting underwater in dim light, optimizing flash mode, auto focus and white balance for the appropriate settings.
Underwater Macro	Suitable for shooting close-up view underwater.
Underwater HDR	Suitable for contrasting underwater scenes. This mode captures multiple images and merges them into one, properly exposed image. This mode may not function well for shooting a fast moving subject.

Question :
What kinds of Microscope modes are available?

Answer:
(Microscope mode) lets you shoot from as close as 1 cm and as close as 30 cm to your subject. You can shoot images with long depth of field, and perform focus bracket shooting with setting the number of shots. (In normal shooting mode like P mode, you can shoot from 10 cm at the closest distance.)



Turn the mode dial to (Microscope mode). Select the appropriate sub mode from Microscope, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing and Microscope Control.

When the mode dial is already set to (Microscope mode), press the arrow pad Left button to select other sub modes.

Available Microscope modes:

Sub mode	Description
Microscope	This mode lets you shoot from as close as 1 cm to your subject. You can shoot with shooting magnification of 7x (35 mm equivalent) when using the optical zoom.
Focus Stacking	The camera shoots a number of images, automatically shifting the focus in each image. The images are combined into a composite image with a large depth of field. Two images are recorded, the first frame and the composite image. Creating a composite image may not be possible due to camera shake or moving subjects.
Focus BKT (Focus Bracketing)	The camera shoots a number of images, automatically shifting the focus in each image. The number of images and shooting steps can be set after selecting a sub mode in . In (Shooting menu 2), select Focus BKT. You can set the number of shots from 10, 20 and 30 and shooting steps from Narrow, Normal and Wide.
Microscope Control	Optimized for close-ups with the subject magnified on the monitor. You can change the magnification level to 1x, 2x or 4x by pressing the arrow pad Right button. Up to 44.4x ( 35 mm equivalent: 28x) is possible when using the zoom simultaneously. For example, when shooting from as close as 1 cm to the subject, a 1 mm subject can be magnified to up to 44 mm on the monitor. At high magnification levels, the image may become grainy.

Accessories (sold separately) useful for shooting in Microscope mode:

Useful accessories (sold separately) are available to utilize the built-in flash or LED illuminator of the TG-5 for shooting in Microscope mode.

• Flash Diffuser FD-1
  
  
  
  FD-1 is useful for macro shooting or taking pictures of insects in a low-light environment. Improved light distribution makes it possible to darken the background and make the subject stand out better.
  
  The FD-1 can be utilized under water.
  
  
  
  
• LED Light Guide LG-1
  
  
  
  LG-1 uses the camera's built-in LED light to evenly illuminate a subject to avoid shadows on the subject.
  The LG-1 cannot be utilized under water.
  
  
  Related Link:
  What differentiates the LED Light Guide LG-1 from the Flash Diffuser FD-1?
  

Question :
What differentiates the LED Light Guide LG-1 from the Flash Diffuser FD-1?

Answer:
The following table describes the differences:

	LED Light Guide LG-1	Flash Diffuser FD-1
Compatible Cameras	TG-5, TG-4, TG-3, TG-2, TG-1	TG-5, TG-4* (*Firmware update is required for the TG-4)
Light Source	Built-in LED light	Built-in flash
Shooting Distance	1 - 10 cm *The distance from the lens front	2 - 30 cm *The distance from the lens front
Underwater Usage	Not usable	Usable
Light Control	Not available	Available * 2 light volumes can be selected on the FD-1: (Normal) and (Low)

LED Light Guide LG-1

The LED Light Guide LG-1 uses the LED on the front of the camera to illuminate your subject.
In addition to lighting your subject while the image is taken, the LG-1 also assists in composing your image, as the constant light source illuminates the subject. When using the LG-1 the camera's closest focusing distance is 1 cm, allowing the camera to lay flat on the subject and still focus.

Flash Diffuser FD-1

The Flash Diffuser FD-1 uses the in-camera flash to illuminate your subject.
The in-camera flash offers a significant increase in the amount of light. This increase in light allows for usage of lower ISO settings and faster shutter speeds, as well as an increased working distance. The FD-1 can also be utilized under water. The camera's closest focusing distance to the subject is 2cm.

When using the FD-1

• To use the Light Control on TG-4, update the firmware of your camera.
• You can attach the FD-1 to the TG-3, TG-2 and TG-1 camera, but results may vary because the firmware does not support these products.

Question :
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?

Answer:
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:
Download Manuals

Question :
I want to shoot pictures using the LED light guide (LG-1). What should I do?

Answer:

You can avoid uneven LED illumination using the LED light guide (LG-1, sold separately).
The LG-1 enables the camera to illuminate the subject evenly when shooting at close distances.
The following explains how to attach the LED light guide (LG-1) to the camera and how to activate the built-in LED.

Attaching the LED light guide (LG-1) to the camera
Before attaching the LED light guide (LG-1) to the camera, remove the lens ring from the camera.

How to remove the lens ring:
To remove the lens ring, rotate the lens ring in the remove direction (to the left) while pressing down the remove button ().

How to attach the LED light guide (LG-1):
To attach the LED light guide, align the white circle marks on the camera and LED light guide, and then rotate the LED light guide to the right until you hear a click.
Do not press the remove button while attaching the light guide.

Required camera settings for the LED light guide
For shooting pictures using the LED light guide (LG-1), the built-in LED of the camera is required for illumination. Press the arrow pad Right button to select (LED On) in flash mode, and press the [OK] button.

Once activated, the built-in LED turns on when you press the shutter button halfway down. You can take a picture when you fully depress the shutter button.

Question :
How do I attach the Flash Diffuser (FD-1) to the camera and what settings are required?

Answer:

The following explains how to attach the Flash Diffuser (FD-1, sold separately) to the camera and the required camera setting.

Attaching the Flash Diffuser (FD-1) to the camera
Before attaching the Flash Diffuser (FD-1) to the camera, remove the lens ring from the camera.

How to remove the lens ring:
To remove the lens ring, rotate the lens ring in the remove direction (to the left) while pressing down the remove button ().

How to attach the Flash Diffuser (FD-1):
To attach the Flash Diffuser, align the white circle marks on the camera and Flash Diffuser, and then rotate the Flash Diffuser to the right until you hear a click.

Do not press the remove button while attaching the flash diffuser.

Required camera settings for the Flash Diffuser
For shooting in the appropriate settings using the flash diffuser, select FD-1 in the Accessory settings of the camera. You can change the Accessory setting in Live Control.

Question :
How do I attach a converter or a lens filter to the TG-5 using the converter lens adapter CLA-T01?

Answer:

Converter lens adapter CLA-T01:

The converter lens adapter CLA-T01 (sold separately) is required to attach the Teleconverter TCON-T01 or Fisheye converter FCON-T01 to the TG-5. You can also use the converter lens adapter CLA-T01 to attach a 40.5 mm lens filter that is 6 mm thick or less.

Before attaching the CLA-T01 to the TG-5, remove the lens ring from the camera.

How to attach or remove the lens ring:

1. To remove the lens ring, rotate the lens ring in the remove direction (to the left) while pressing down the remove button ().
2. To attach the lens ring, align the white circle marks on the camera and lens ring, and then rotate the lens ring to the right until you hear a click. Do not press the remove button while attaching the lens ring.

How to attach a conversion lens / filter using the CLA-T01

• * You can attach and remove the CLA-T01 in the same procedure as attaching or removing a lens ring.

Question :
What types of JPEG image modes are available?

Answer:
The default "image size and compression" combination for the JPEG image quality mode are L-F, L-N, M-N and S-N.
If you want to shoot, for example, in SF (Super Fine) compression, change the setting to the desired combination.
You can set 4 JPEG image quality modes in image quality setting. 12 JPEG image quality combinations are available, selecting from 3 types of image size (L, M, S) and 4 types of compression (SF, F, N, B).

Available Size and Compression for JPEG Image

Size of JPEG Image	Image Size (Pixel Size)
L (Large)	4000 x 3000 (12 million pixel)
M (Middle)	3200 x 2400 (7.68 million pixel)
S (Small)	1280 x 960 (1.22 million pixel)

Compression Mode	Compression Rate
SF (Super Fine)	1/2.7
F (Fine)	1/4
N (Normal)	1/8
B (Basic)	1/12

How to change the combination of JPEG image quality mode
Press the [MENU] button. In (Custom Menu), select E. /WB/Color. In Set, change the image size and compression rate to the desired mode.

Question :
How do I change the position of the AF target mark?

Answer:
What is AF target selection
AF target selection (named AF Area in the camera menu) is a function to set the position of the focus point on the monitor.
In the TG-5, you can choose from 25 AF target marks (horizontal by vertical: 5 x 5).

This function is available when the AF Area is set to (Single Target).

How to select AF target
If you press and hold the [OK] button for a few seconds, 25 selectable AF target points are displayed on the monitor. Use the arrow pad button to select the desired AF target point, and then press the [OK] button to complete.

Question :
I want to focus a subject manually. What should I do? [MF / MF Assist]

Answer:
How to set manual focus
To adjust the focus manually, select MF in live control.
Press the arrow pad Up and Down button or use the control dial to adjust the focus of a subject on the monitor.
Press and hold the [OK] button for a few seconds when the adjustment is completed. To change the focus again, press and hold the [OK] button for a few seconds.

Related function for manual focus (MF Assist)
There are two functions in MF Assist that are useful for adjusting the focus on the LCD monitor; Magnify and Peaking.

Press the [MENU] button and select (Custom Menu). In A.MF, select MF Assist and press the [OK] button.
You can set each functions to On or Off. Both functions are set to Off in default setting.

Magnify
An enlarged image is displayed on the monitor when you press the arrow pad Up or Down button to adjust the focus manually.

When you press the [INFO] button while an enlarged image is displayed, you can shift the position of the enlarged image using the arrow pad button (Up, Down, Right and Left button). You can also change the magnification up to 14x by turning the control dial.

Peaking
When adjusting the focus manually in MF, points with clear outline (in focus) are highlighted in a selected color.

• * The peaking color in this image is Yellow. The default setting is White.

You can select a peaking color in the (Custom Menu). In B.1 Disp/ /PC, select Peaking Color. Four color choices are available: White, Black, Red and Yellow.