Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SX270 HS was announced 5 years prior to the TG-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX270 HS scores versus the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus TG-5
SX270 HS | TG-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon SX270 HS
TG-5 | SX270 HS | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | March 2013 | Newer by 50 months |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-5
SX270 HS | TG-5 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the TG-5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and TG-5.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX270 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2017-05-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | 340 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | 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 | $284 | $449 |