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Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Olympus TG-5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and TG-5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V3 was launched 4 years prior to the TG-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 V3 matches up vs the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Olympus TG-5

 1 V3 TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon 1 V3

 TG-5 1 V3 
LaunchedMay 2017March 2014More recent by 38 months

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Olympus TG-5

 1 V3 TG-5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 V3 versus the TG-5.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and TG-5 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and TG-5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon 1 V3 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 1 V3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
69
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
39
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (310 CIPA)
46
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
68
provides focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (310 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (310 shots)
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
35
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon 1 V3Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon 1 V3 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2014-03-13 2017-05-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4A TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5232 x 3488 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 171 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381g (0.84 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 384 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20a LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $997 $449