Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 5 years after the TX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-5 grades against the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 provides outside 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) and the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-5 compared to the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and TX10.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX10 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.