Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-5

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and TG-5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores against the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the TG-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and TG-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.