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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(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
Sony G3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony G3

 TG-5 G3 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2009Fresher by 102 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-5

 G3 TG-5 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony G3

 TG-5 G3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Sony G3
39
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (250g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
Sports photography with Sony G3
46
max fps high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
68
good battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Sony G3
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (250g)
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony G3
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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