Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 6 months before the NEX-5R which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the NEX-5R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and NEX-5R is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and NEX-5R.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5R will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.