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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 6 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX150 IS grades vs the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-5

 SX150 IS TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TG-5 SX150 IS 
IntroducedMay 2017May 2012Fresher by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-5

 SX150 IS TG-5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS offers external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the TG-5.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and TG-5 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and TG-5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (130 shots)
has no phase detect AF
46
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
64
lighter than competition (306g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (130 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
good battery power (340 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (250g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (130 shots)
missing Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-14 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photos 340 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $449