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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 3 years later than the QX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-5 matches up against the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony QX10

 TG-5 QX10 
AnnouncedMay 2017September 2013More recent by 46 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus TG-5

 QX10 TG-5 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony QX10

 TG-5 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 vs the QX10.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and QX10.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX10 to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (250 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Sony QX10
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Sony QX10
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (250 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony QX10
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Waterproof Lens-style
Introduced 2017-05-17 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off None
External flash
AEB
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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $449 $250