Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-5

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S100 and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 6 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S100 grades vs the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 vs the TG-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and TG-5.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.