Canon N vs Olympus TG-5

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon N and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the N matches up versus the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N enjoys exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N and Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the N against the TG-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the N and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and TG-5.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.