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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S31 (1/2.9") and TG-5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was manufactured 4 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S31 scores vs the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Olympus TG-5

 S31 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon S31

 TG-5 S31 
IntroducedMay 2017June 2013More recent by 47 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-5

 S31 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S31 versus the TG-5.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and TG-5.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S31 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S31 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S31
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
59
environment proof
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
68
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
30
great max aperture (f)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
24
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (250g)
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix S31Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S31 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 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 260 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $90 $449