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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 7 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-5 scores vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony W320

 TG-5 W320 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2010Fresher by 90 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-5

 W320 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W320

 TG-5 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 against the W320.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and W320.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
46
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Sony W320
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (250g)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony W320
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-05-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $449 $269