Olympus E-M5 vs Sony TF1

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony TF1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 was unveiled 13 months before the TF1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M5 grades versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M5 versus the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and TF1 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and TF1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged E-M5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.