This sadly is one of those occasions where the launch bears no resemblance to the availability of review samples, so while I was ready to go when the launch came my memory of exactly what the camera can do was somewhat dimmed by the time taken for one to arrive which means the time required to...

This little camera was bought as a replacement for an expensive Canon that got damaged on a hiking trip. This Olympus ticks all the boxes. RAW shooting, waterproof, compact and with very decent image quality plus 4K video, it is perfect for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

I received this camera and I love it. love Olympus as it is and HSN. But,,,,,,the pictures are not as clear and sharp as I thought they would be. I am returning the camera and will reorder again. Why the five stars, well I believe in HSN and Olympus.

The T stands for tough! If you still need more to base your purchase on, then you'll find a 1/2.3in 12MP BSI sensor, and 35mm equivalent 25-100mm f/2-4.9 lens, which is an impressively wide aperture.

The TG-5 feels and performs like a premium rugged compact, delivering high quality stills and videos as well as the nigh-on unbreakable build quality of an adventurer’s tool. While the price is fairly high in comparison to rivals like the £150 Fujifilm XP120, the TG-5’s talents go above and beyond the basics – look no further than the slo-mo, 4K video capabilities and the gorgeous macro mode. If those are important to you, it might just be the perfect photographic sidekick for your extreme holiday.

Great image quality; 4K video recording; Expandable design;

Expensive compared to rivals; Limited zoom reach;

Olympus cameras have enjoyed the top spot in our waterproof category since the introduction of the TG-1. The fifth iteration, the aptly named TG-5 ($449.99), raises the performance bar thanks to the addition of 4K video capture and 20fps Raw shooting, but keeps the basic design and lens from previous models. It's priced higher than the TG-4 that came before it, but it's the best rugged camera you can buy, and our Editors' Choice. Design and Features The TG-5 ($449.00 at Amazon) , available in black or red, has a few physical changes from previous models, but maintains the same form factor. It measures 2.6 by 4.4 by 1.3 inches (HWD) and weighs 8.8 ounces. The lens sits at the center of the body, unlike other tough cameras that place it in a corner, so there's room for a mounting ring for accessory lenses and flashes. Olympus sells fish-eye and telephoto conversion lenses, as well ring lights that redirect and diffuse the camera's LED or Xenon flash to surround the lens for macro wo...

The Olympus Tough TG-5 is a go-anywhere camera with a fast lens, speedy response, and 4K video, but it's more expensive than previous iterations.

Tough, waterproof build; Wide aperture lens; Quick focus; Excellent macro capability; 20fps burst shooting; Raw support; 4K video capture; GPS and Wi-Fi

Expensive; Rear screen can pick up scratches; 460k-dot LCD; 4K footage is cropped; Omits full manual mode

Excellent photo quality; 4K and slo-mo video recording; Sensors aplenty; Virtually indestructible;

Limited zoom range; Pricey for a compact;

Great image quality; 4K video recording; Expandable design;

Expensive compared to rivals; Limited zoom reach;