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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Replacement is Canon S95
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S90 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and TG-5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was released 8 years before the TG-5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S90 grades versus the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus TG-5

 S90 TG-5 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon S90

 TG-5 S90 
AnnouncedMay 2017April 2010Newer by 86 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus TG-5

 S90 TG-5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S90 vs the TG-5.

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and TG-5 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and TG-5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-5 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
63
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S90
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
52
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S90
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competition (250g)
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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot S90Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-04-08 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $449