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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The TG-5 was released 8 months after the RX100 V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-5 grades vs the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony RX100 V

 TG-5 RX100 V 
LaunchedMay 2017October 2016More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Olympus TG-5

 RX100 V TG-5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony RX100 V

 TG-5 RX100 V 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 against the RX100 V.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and RX100 V.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 V will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
66
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250g)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
68
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition (299 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography advice
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 V Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (250g)
81
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony RX100 V
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-17 2016-10-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 340 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $449 $998