Canon R vs Olympus TG-5

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon R vs Olympus TG-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the R (Full frame) and TG-5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R was brought out 16 months later than the TG-5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the R matches up against the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are available at Canon R Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R provides outside dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R compared to the TG-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and TG-5 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and TG-5.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R will offer you greater detail having its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R will have an advantage in sensor innovation.