Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX99

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX99, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was manufactured 15 months prior to the HX99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-5 matches up versus the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 against the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and HX99.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TG-5 will be behind in sensor technology.