This Olympus tough cam has a pro-level processor

Pop the kayak on the roof and whip out the wetsuits: Olympus’ Tough TG-5 needs more than a paddling pool to reach its limit. Like its rugged forefathers, this snapper revels in harsh treatment (think shockproof, crushproof and freezeproof, and waterproof to 15m with a housing) – and, unlike that ailing action cam, it’ll take stellar wild shots, too. Equipped with a 12MP CMOS sensor and an image processor identical to that of the pro-level OM-D E-M1 Mark II, the £400 TG-5 can snap 4K videos and 120fps slow-mo. Stick a converter on the front and you’ll get that familiar fish-eye effect, too.

Chris Rowlands Freelance contributor

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Formerly News Editor at this fine institution, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on coffee kit, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

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Cameras, gear and travel tech