Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H90

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 5 years after the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-5 grades vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 vs the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.