Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H55

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was announced 4 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-860 scores against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 compared to the H55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and H55.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.