Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX70

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 5 years after the WX70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 grades vs the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 against the WX70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and WX70.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.