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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S640 versus Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released 8 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S640 scores vs the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus TG-5

 S640 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon S640

 TG-5 S640 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2009Newer by 94 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-5

 S640 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S640 enjoys external measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S640 compared to the TG-5.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and TG-5.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S640 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S640
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
62
lighter than competitors (130g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
great battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $225 $449