Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-12 was manufactured 6 years before the TG-5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-12 matches up against the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus TG-5
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus SZ-12
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Announced | May 2017 | January 2012 | Newer by 65 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-5
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the TG-5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and TG-5 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and TG-5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2017-05-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 340 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $449 |