Olympus TG-5 vs Sony G3

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.