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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 9 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S620 scores against the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus TG-5

 S620 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon S620

 TG-5 S620 
RevealedMay 2017February 2009More recent by 100 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-5

 S620 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S620 compared to the TG-5.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and TG-5.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older S620 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $37 $449