Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX30
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
- Renewed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Revealed September 2014

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX30 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-5 and Sony QX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-5 was brought out 2 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-5 scores against the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.