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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TG-5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AW110 matches up vs the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-5

 AW110 TG-5 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon AW110

 TG-5 AW110 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2013More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-5

 AW110 TG-5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 features external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AW110 compared to the TG-5.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and TG-5 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and TG-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged AW110 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography details
Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-05 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $449