Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-5

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TG-5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 6 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the TG-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.