Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the RX100 V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and RX100 V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 V will result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.