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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony HX5
(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
  • Released June 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony HX5

 TG-2 iHS HX5 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 HX5 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX5

 TG-2 iHS HX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the HX5.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and HX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Sony HX5 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
Sony HX5 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony HX5 Landscape photography information
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX5 Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX5
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-28 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $275