Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX350
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TG-5 was revealed 3 years after the WX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-5 scores vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony WX350
| TG-5 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2017 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 40 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-5
| WX350 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX350
| TG-5 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 provides 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) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 and the WX350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and WX350.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TG-5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sony WX350 Sports photography info
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Sony WX350
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (250g)
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | - |
| 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 | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 pictures | 470 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $449 | $270 |
