Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-5

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.