Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TX5

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony TX5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 24 months after the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and TX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher TG-820 iHS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.