Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-5 was released 3 years later than the RX100 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-5 scores versus the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 provides 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) while the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 and the RX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and RX100 II.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.