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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-5

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