Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-5 and Sony RX100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was unveiled 4 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-5 scores vs the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 and Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 against the RX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and RX100.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.