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Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS R10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon R10 versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and TG-5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The R10 was revealed 5 years later than the TG-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R10 matches up vs the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Olympus TG-5

					

					

						
 R10 TG-5 
RevealedMay 2022May 2017Fresher by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon R10

					

					

						
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Common features in the Canon R10 and Olympus TG-5

					

					

						
 R10 TG-5 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display dimensions
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon R10 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the R10 against the TG-5.
Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and TG-5 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and TG-5.
All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher R10 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

						Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
82
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
39
 has manual focus
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography details
Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
70
 fully articulated screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch focus
 great high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than others (426g)
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R10 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
78
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 great battery life (450 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
46
 max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
76
 great battery life (450 shots)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than others (426 grams)
68
 better than average battery life (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average (250g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
79
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (450 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
57
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (340 shots)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic support
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than others (426g)
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than average (250 grams)
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Canon R10 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Olympus TG-5
 Canon EOS R10Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R10 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2022-05-24 2017-05-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 35 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 -
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 340 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $879 $449