Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A55

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A55, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was announced 6 years later than the A55 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-5 scores against the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the A55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and A55.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A55 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger TG-5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.