Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX5

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony TX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-310 was manufactured 11 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-310 matches up vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the TX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and TX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer TG-310 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.