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Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S810c and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 4 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S810c matches up vs the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus TG-5

 S810c TG-5 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon S810c

 TG-5 S810c 
IntroducedMay 2017April 2014Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus TG-5

 S810c TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S810c enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S810c vs the TG-5.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and TG-5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S810c to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S810c will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (216g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
good battery (340 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (270 shots)
no Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix S810cOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-04-10 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $449