Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 V

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very close but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-870 was introduced 9 months before the RX100 V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-870 grades vs the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 vs the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-870 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 V will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older TG-870 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.