Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5
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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Olympus TG-5
S95 | TG-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon S95
TG-5 | S95 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 78 months |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Olympus TG-5
S95 | TG-5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon S95 versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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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 |