Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W620

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 5 years later than the W620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-5 matches up vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 vs the W620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and W620.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W620 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.