Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX1

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony WX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was introduced 7 years after the WX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-5 matches up against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 against the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and WX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-5 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.