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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon S90
  • Later Model is Canon S100
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon S95 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and TG-5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was launched 7 years before the TG-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S95 matches up vs the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Olympus TG-5

 S95 TG-5 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon S95

 TG-5 S95 
AnnouncedMay 2017November 2010More modern by 78 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Olympus TG-5

 S95 TG-5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S95 against the TG-5.

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and TG-5.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S95 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-5 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography features
Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot S95Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-11-23 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (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 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots - One
Launch cost $495 $449