Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-5

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 9 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7000 matches up against the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 7000 against the TG-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and TG-5.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older 7000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.