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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
Photography Glossary

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX710 HS grades versus the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-5

 SX710 HS TG-5 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon SX710 HS

 TG-5 SX710 HS 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2015Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-5

 SX710 HS TG-5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the TG-5.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and TG-5 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and TG-5.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX710 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others (269 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 269g (0.59 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $449