Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 11 months later than the NEX-5R which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the NEX-5R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and NEX-5R.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS should have an edge in sensor tech.