Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-5

Below, we are looking at the Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was launched within a month of the TG-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the W300 scores versus the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon W300 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the W300 vs the TG-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and TG-5.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.