Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX70
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX70 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony WX70
TG-5 | WX70 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | January 2012 | More modern by 65 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-5
WX70 | TG-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX70
TG-5 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | 240 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN |
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $449 | $242 |