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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony A9 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was launched 3 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-5 grades against the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony A9 II

 TG-5 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Olympus TG-5

 A9 II TG-5 
IntroducedOctober 2019May 2017Newer by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A9 II

 TG-5 A9 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 versus the A9 II.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and A9 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and A9 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A9 II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Sony A9 II Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
85
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A9 II Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (250 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony A9 II
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-05-17 2019-10-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photographs 690 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $449 $4,498