Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A65

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony A65, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was launched 5 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-5 grades versus the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 against the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and A65.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A65 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.