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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony H55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 7 years after the H55 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-5 grades against the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony H55

 TG-5 H55 
AnnouncedMay 2017June 2010Newer by 85 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus TG-5

 H55 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony H55

 TG-5 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 against the H55.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and H55.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Sony H55
68
great battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (250 grams)
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony H55
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-17 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $449 $235