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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon A1000 and Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 21 months later than the TG-5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1000 scores versus the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus TG-5

 A1000 TG-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2019May 2017More recent by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon A1000

 TG-5 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus TG-5

 A1000 TG-5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 offers external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A1000 and the TG-5.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and TG-5 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and TG-5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon A1000 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
46
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
72
features touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
good battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
72
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (250g)
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2019-01-18 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $477 $449