Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 7 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 features 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) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-5 and the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and W370.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.