Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 5 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-5 scores against the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 against the W610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and W610.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W610 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.