Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

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.