Canon 80D vs Olympus TG-5

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 80D versus Olympus TG-5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and TG-5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The 80D was manufactured 15 months earlier than the TG-5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 80D grades versus the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D and Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 80D features external measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Canon 80D versus Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 80D and the TG-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and TG-5 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and TG-5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 80D because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 80D will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 80D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.