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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 12 months prior to the TG-5 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX620 HS scores versus the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus TG-5

 SX620 HS TG-5 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon SX620 HS

 TG-5 SX620 HS 
ReleasedMay 2017May 2016More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-5

 SX620 HS TG-5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the TG-5.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and TG-5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX620 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
great battery (340 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (250g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-05-10 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $279 $449