Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 5 years after the HX100V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-5 matches up vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outside dimensions 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 HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 compared to the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.