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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony W370

 TG-5 W370 
RevealedMay 2017January 2010More modern by 90 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-5

 W370 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W370

 TG-5 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
46
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony W370
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $449 $230