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Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Nikon D5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D4s
  • Refreshed by Nikon D6
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
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Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon D5 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D5 (21MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the D5 (Full frame) and TG-3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The D5 was brought out 22 months after the TG-3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D5 matches up versus the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Olympus TG-3

 D5 TG-3 
IntroducedJanuary 2016March 2014Newer by 22 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k460kCrisper display (+1899k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon D5

 TG-3 D5 

Common features in the Nikon D5 and Olympus TG-3

 D5 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5 has external dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D5 versus the TG-3.

Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5 and TG-3 is 50 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5 and TG-3.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D5 will produce more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern D5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (3,780 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
64
good battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (3,780 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (330 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
30
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Nikon D5 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon D5Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D5 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2016-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5588 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 102400 6400
Max boosted ISO 3280000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 153 -
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,359 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2434 not tested
Other
Battery life 3780 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18a LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 2 1
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