Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-5

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was announced 3 years prior to the TG-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S9900 matches up versus the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S9900 and the TG-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and TG-5 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and TG-5.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S9900 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.