Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-6

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 9 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S5100 scores vs the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S5100 compared to the TG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and TG-6.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S5100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.