Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W380

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").

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The 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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

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).

Check the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.