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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 4 years later than the HX20V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony HX20V

 TG-5 HX20V 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2012More recent by 59 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-5

 HX20V TG-5 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX20V

 TG-5 HX20V 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 versus the HX20V.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and HX20V.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX20V to offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
Sony HX20V Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (250g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
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max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
68
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (254 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (250g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-05-17 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $449 $397