Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7 III
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Later Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Announced February 2018
- Succeeded the Sony A7 II
- Renewed by Sony A7 IV
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7 III, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-5 was revealed 9 months prior to the A7 III and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-5 grades against the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony A7 III
TG-5 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Olympus TG-5
A7 III | TG-5 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | May 2017 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A7 III
TG-5 | A7 III | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 versus the A7 III.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and A7 III.
To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7 III will offer you greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TG-5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Type | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2018-02-27 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 610 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Retail cost | $449 | $1,998 |