Olympus E-M1 vs Sony TF1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony TF1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was launched 5 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1 matches up against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony TF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 versus the TF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and TF1 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and TF1.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M1 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.