Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX7V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 5 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 grades vs the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 vs the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and HX7V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX7V to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer TG-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.