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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony W570, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-5 was unveiled 6 years after the W570 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-5 grades against the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony W570

 TG-5 W570 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2011More modern by 78 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus TG-5

 W570 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W570

 TG-5 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 against the W570.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and W570.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
57
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony W570
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-05-17 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $449 $159