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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

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
  • Launched May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony S2000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 7 years after the S2000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-5 scores vs the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony S2000

		

		

			
 TG-5 S2000 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2010Newer by 90 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 S2000 TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony S2000

		

		

			
 TG-5 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 vs the S2000.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and S2000.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-5 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
39
 manual focus
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
19
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
 Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
46
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
46
 fast shooting (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery power (340 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
16
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
68
 good battery power (340 shots)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
50
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse mode
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
57
 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery power (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
 decent sized screen (3")
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (250g)
21
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony S2000
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 340 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $449 $225