Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W830

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W830, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 3 years after the W830 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-5 matches up vs the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys outer measurements 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 W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 compared to the W830.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and W830.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W830 to give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.