Olympus TG-5 vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was released 4 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-5 grades vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-5 and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 and the ZV-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and ZV-1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.