Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX10 III

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-5 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-5 was introduced 14 months later than the RX10 III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-5 grades vs the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-5 and Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the RX10 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and RX10 III is 90 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and RX10 III.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will offer you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.