Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus TG-5

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP130 versus Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 9 months after the TG-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades vs the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP130 offers external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP130 versus Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the TG-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP130 and TG-5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP130 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP130 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.