Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-5

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TG-5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 6 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 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).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the TG-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.