Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A6100

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A6100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was introduced 3 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-5 grades versus the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 against the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and A6100.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6100 will provide more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TG-5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.