Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Updated by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony G3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-5 was unveiled 8 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-5 scores vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony G3
TG-5 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | January 2009 | Fresher by 102 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-5
G3 | TG-5 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony G3
TG-5 | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 vs the G3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and G3.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-5 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-05-17 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $449 | $200 |