Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W380
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced May 2017
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
- Renewed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-5 was manufactured 7 years later than the W380 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 grades versus the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony W380
| TG-5 | W380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2017 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 90 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus TG-5
| W380 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W380
| TG-5 | W380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 has physical measurements 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 vs the W380.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and W380.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W380 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W380 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2017-05-17 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.80 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Type of battery | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $449 | $44 |
