Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX400V

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was unveiled 3 years later than the HX400V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-5 matches up vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 against the HX400V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and HX400V.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.