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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 5 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-5

 XZ-10 TG-5 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus XZ-10

 TG-5 XZ-10 
RevealedMay 2017January 2013Fresher by 52 months

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-5

 XZ-10 TG-5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 provides external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 versus Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 vs the TG-5.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and TG-5.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older XZ-10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
39
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
60
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (221g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-30 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $428 $449