Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-5

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 9 years before the TG-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 9000 matches up against the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 9000 against the TG-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and TG-5 is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and TG-5.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.