Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX9

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony TX9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-5 was manufactured 6 years after the TX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-5 grades against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outer 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 against the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and TX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.