Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 3 years after the WX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WX5.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.