Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-5

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 4 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S3600 grades versus the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S3600 and the TG-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and TG-5.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S3600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.