Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-5

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 4 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D30 scores against the TG-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D30 vs the TG-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and TG-5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older D30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.