Olympus E-5 vs Sony TF1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-5 and Sony TF1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was launched 3 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-5 matches up vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 has outer measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus E-5 and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-5 against the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and TF1 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and TF1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TF1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.