Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX100V

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was manufactured 6 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-5 grades vs the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 and the TX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer TG-5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.