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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-5 was introduced 6 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-5 scores against the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony WX10

 TG-5 WX10 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2011Fresher by 78 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-5

 WX10 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX10

 TG-5 WX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 versus the WX10.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and WX10.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-5 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
Sports photography with Sony WX10
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (250 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX10
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $449 $200