Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 7 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and 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") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the TG-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and TG-5 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and TG-5.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.