Olympus TG-5 vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is 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 VA (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-5 was brought out 14 months prior to the RX100 VA making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-5 grades against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony RX100 VA 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 choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 vs the RX100 VA.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.