Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Announced May 2017
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
Photography Glossary Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively close but the S30 (1/3") and TG-5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
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Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S30 matches up vs the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus TG-5
| S30 | TG-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon S30
| TG-5 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 64 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-5
| S30 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S30 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S30 and the TG-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and TG-5.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S30 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-5 will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2017-05-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.5 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 240 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $119 | $449 |