Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-5

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S32 (1/3") and TG-5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S32 grades against the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S32 vs the TG-5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and TG-5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon S32 will produce extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S32 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.