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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
 TG-5 W610 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2012Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 W610 TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 TG-5 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
39
 manual focus
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Sony W610
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (250g)
56
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
Sports photography with Sony W610
46
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
26
 decent MP (14MP)
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
68
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average (250g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
57
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
33
 pretty wide (26mm)
 decent MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than average (250 grams)
28
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony W610
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-17 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $449 $200