Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony HX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.
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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 24 months after the HX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony HX5
TG-1 iHS | HX5 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
HX5 | TG-1 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX5
TG-1 iHS | HX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the HX5.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and HX5.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 610k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 350 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI90B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $275 |