Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-5

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm XP90 versus Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was released 16 months earlier than the TG-5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up against the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions 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 XP90 versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the TG-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and TG-5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.