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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony TX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 24 months after the TX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-320 matches up versus the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony TX5

 TG-320 TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Olympus TG-320

 TX5 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX5

 TG-320 TX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 versus the TX5.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and TX5.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-320 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Sony TX5 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony TX5
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
weather proof
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (148g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Sony TX5
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX5
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $239