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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-10 was released 7 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-10 grades against the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 SZ-10 TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 TG-5 SZ-10 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2011Fresher by 76 months
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 SZ-10 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 versus the TG-5.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and TG-5.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
39
 manual focus
 offers face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
40
 long zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
 high fps (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
65
 lighter than others in class (215 grams)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (504mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (250 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
40
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
57
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (215 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
 heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-08 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $449