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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was introduced 5 years after the TX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-870 grades versus the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony TX5

 TG-870 TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2010Newer by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Olympus TG-870

 TX5 TG-870 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony TX5

 TG-870 TX5 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 versus the TX5.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and TX5.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-870 will result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
Sony TX5 Portrait photography details
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Sony TX5
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Sony TX5 Travel photography information
69
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proof
features touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
50
fairly wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (148g)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony TX5
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-06 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $239