Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX80

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was unveiled 15 months after the HX80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-5 scores versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys outside measurements 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 HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 and the HX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX80 to show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.