Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A580
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Older Model is Olympus TG-4
- Updated by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched May 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony A100
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A580 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A580, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-5 was announced 6 years later than the A580 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-5 grades against the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A580 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony A580
TG-5 | A580 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | May 2011 | More recent by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Olympus TG-5
A580 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A580
TG-5 | A580 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 features outside 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 A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 compared to the A580.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and A580.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-5 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A580 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A580 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2011-05-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 599 grams (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Launch pricing | $449 | $848 |