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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 6 years prior to the TG-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus TG-5

 SZ-31MR iHS TG-5 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 TG-5 SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2012Newer by 64 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-5

 SZ-31MR iHS TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features physical 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 measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the TG-5.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-5 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-5.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
46
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average (226 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
great battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-08 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
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 200 photos 340 photos
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $449